Vocational Counselor

The Vocational Counselor will be responsible for teaching high school students' pre-employment skills (one-on-one and in a classroom type setting) and to ultimately obtain an internship in a competitive integrated setting in the community.

To succeed in this role, you will have good time management skills, good writing skills, strong organizational skills and prior Human Services experience, 1-2 years' experience working with youth with disabilities preferred.

A 2-4 year degree in Human Services, Psychology or related field preferred, but experience may substitute for education.


* $23 an hour


* Core hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm 


* All candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age


* Hold US Driver's License


* Use personal vehicle


* Willingness to flex daily schedule


* Orientation is conducted in Stoughton, MA office

Essential Functions


* Supporting youth through the Pre-Employment Transition Services through Workforce Innovation & Act Opportunity


* Teach and run workshops which include resume writing/cover letters, how to properly fill out job applications, interview preparations, interview techniques, career research, career planning and workplace behaviors


* Develop career plans that determine goals for employment


* Assist high school students to obtain internships according to the Career Plan, and Secondary School Counseling


* Assist to develop a community network of businesses to access on site assessment, and work base learning and/ or employment opportunities


* Provide on and off the job support once youth is placed at an internship site


* Support consumer in the method that is appropriate and least intrusive


* Understand the On the Job Training process between MRC and community businesses


* Submit documentation for monthly billing


* Produce outcome of success in order to maximize Options annual contract and build upon the services.


* Maximize the independence of consumer during all services


* Maintaining open communication with School, MRC, Coworkers, and Employment Service Manager, as needed


* Documenting consumer visits, services and activities using the Zuke database


* Assisting of the weekly Job Club, including preparing materials and creating topics/activities


* Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual/physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission (DPPC)

 

Preferred Experience


* Experience developing and writing lessons plan, vocational assessments, career planning, job placement and job coaching follow along services


* Experience working with people with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation services


* Knowledge of MRC and DDS


* Experience working with people with disabilities


* At least 1year experience working with individuals with all types of disabilities


* Fluency in reading/writing and speaking English languag...