Vocational Specialist (Mon-Fri Days) at Cazenovia Recovery Systems Inc

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vocational Rehabilitation, Career Counseling, Work-Readiness Assessment, Case Management, Employment Preparation, Interviewing Skills, Community Coordination, Trauma-Informed Care, GED Preparation, Workforce Development, Employment Documentation, Individualized Planning, Progress Monitoring, Communication, Group Facilitation, Referral Services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description This position facilitates the integration of vocational rehabilitation programming throughout the continuum of recovery by assisting residents assess pre-work preparation and readiness, develop self-awareness and confidence, acquire employment-related documents, identify employment goals, participate in work-related activities, prepare employment application materials, practice successful interviewing skills, conduct successful work searches, and secure and maintain competitive employment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Uses OASAS-VRES Work-Readiness Checklist to assess resident work-readiness. • Regularly facilitates Vocational Skills within Recovery groups. • Identifies residents’ employment-related experience as well as associated capacities and limitations. • Helps residents identify their individual vocational rehabilitation goals and objectives. • Develops individual vocational rehabilitation plans that are within each individual resident’s capacity to achieve. • Coordinates services and maintains regular ongoing consultations with community partners. • Consistently maintains working knowledge of current work-related activities (GED preparation programs, workforce development training programs, volunteering, etc.), disseminates relevant information to residents, and facilitates referrals as appropriate. • Consistently maintains working knowledge of current employment opportunities and disseminates relevant information to work-ready residents. • Assists residents develop work-readiness skills and acquire employment-related documents (e.g. birth certificate, social security card, photo ID, academic transcripts, resumes etc.). • Provides case management of individual vocational rehabilitation plans for assigned residents. • Meets with residents on a regular basis to monitor progress and revises individual vocational rehabilitation plans as necessary. • Completes in-depth, accurate case notes on a regular and timely basis. • Effectively communicates with CAZ Recovery program staff to support and integrate vocational rehabilitation planning with treatment plans and clinical interventions. • Participate in weekly Vocational Program team meetings and program case conferences on a regular basis. • Is mindful of and integrates Trauma-Informed Care and its five principles in all duties and interactions with fellow staff, residents, and external partners. • Maintains compliance with all required rules and regulations including Federal Confidentiality (42 CFR, Part 2), HIPAA, Medicaid and/or HUD, and any others. • Regular attendance at work location and travel to programs (must have reliable automobile). • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Other duties may be assigned. Requirements Preferred: • Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, or other related field with a minimum of two years of experience in the career counseling of individuals with alcohol/substance abuse disorders and/or individuals from other disadvantaged populations Required: • Associate’s Degree in Human Services or a related field and two years’ human services experience. Field placement as an intern may be applied to required human service experience. • Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s license and reliable automobile

Responsibilities

The Vocational Specialist facilitates vocational rehabilitation programming to assist residents in assessing their work readiness and developing employment-related skills. This includes creating individualized rehabilitation plans and coordinating with community partners to support residents in securing competitive employment.