What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Counselor position at The Choice Group?
This position will primarily serve adults and students with disabilities in the community. Our programs provide support for individuals with varying abilities in finding and maintaining successful, integrated employment in the community.
Compensation is excellent and based on experience, education, and additional applicable skills
We provide many services to support our client's goals:
- Case management
- Supported employment and job coaching
- Work readiness and career exploration
- Advocacy for people with disabilities
- Assessment and evaluation
- Workforce and job development
- Independent living skills
- Marketing and networking
- Behavioral services (ABS/PBS)
- Transition services
- Benefits counseling and financial health literacy
- Clinical and vocational counseling.
Candidates with teaching experience and education backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!
Requirements:
This position requires a dedicated person to be a self-starter with great time management skills. This is a community-based position, so the successful candidate will have a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, a good driving record, and documentation of adequate auto insurance.
Prefers a Master’s degree in a related field plus 1 year of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 2 years of related experience, an Associate’s degree (or equivalent credits) in a related field plus 4 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 10 years of related experience.
Related field or experience is defined as: Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Human Services, or other education or work with individuals with varying disabilities that is determined to be equivalent)