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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to work full time for its Vocational Services Program.. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position is a non-exempt position paying $25-33 per hour at 35 hours per week.. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible for providing counseling, vocational assistance, and employment services to clients referred at drug/alcohol treatment programs in Nassau County with the outcome of economic self-sufficiency as the objective of the counseling process.. Function as agency liaison with vocational agencies such as ACCESS/VR, DOL and One-Stop Employment Centers.

vocational rehabilitation counselor

Job Details Job Location 175 Fulton Ave 4th Floor, Hempstead, NY, 11550 - Hempstead, NY Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelors Degree Salary Range $25.00 - $33.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Up to 25% Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to work full time for its Vocational Services Program. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor position is a non-exempt position paying $25-33 per hour at 35 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Hempstead, NY. The role reports to the Program Director. Comprehensive benefits package includes: •Medical •Dental •401K •Vision •Very generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & More. Primary Purpose of Job: The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor is responsible for providing counseling, vocational assistance, and employment services to clients referred at drug/alcohol treatment programs in Nassau County with the outcome of economic self-sufficiency as the objective of the counseling process. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: <ol><li>Perform client intake to obtain information to initiate the counseling process. </li><li>Provide on-going individual and group counseling to develop vocational and educational plans based on education, employment background, expressed interest and career exploration activities.</li><li>Conduct follow-up counseling sessions to review progress towards established goals.</li><li>Administer, score, and interpret aptitude, interest, and work sample tests when appropriate.</li><li>Function as agency liaison with vocational agencies such as ACCESS/VR, DOL and One-Stop Employment Centers.</li><li>Maintain individual client case folders.</li><li>Consult with family, school, and community agencies regarding client's progress.</li><li>Utilize the educational training, skills and experience obtained to provide appropriate professional services, techniques, and strategies for clients.</li><li>Explore and develop employment opportunities and community resources for referral purposes.</li><li>Prepare required forms and keep statistics on client contacts, referrals, job activities, etc.</li><li>Travel between locations in which the agency provides vocational services to in Nassau County.</li></ol> Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: <ol><li>Bachelor's degree in either counseling, psychology, sociology, or otherwise related field with a minimum of two years of experience in the career counseling of clients with alcohol/substance abuse problems and/or clients from other disadvantaged populations; or Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field of rehabilitation psychology; or Master's degree in any counseling or psychology specialization, with one year of experience in the career counseling of clients with alcohol/substance abuse problems and/or clients from other disadvantaged populations; or Rehabilitation Counseling Master's Degree student supervised by a CRC.</li><li>Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.</li><li>Ability to motivate self and work independently.</li><li>Must have access to car and possess a valid New York State Driver's License.</li></ol>

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