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Outreach Development Corporation

Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training, and tools to build healthy lives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org .

Position: Vocational Counselor

Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the position Part Time Vocational Counselor at our Men’s Community Residence located in Brentwood, Long Island. The Vocational Counselor is responsible for the delivery of vocational/educational/guidance services to clients of Outreach Residential Services and serves as a member of the treatment team.

Job Scope:

+ Insure ongoing vocational assessments are completed and accurate for all clients in residential program.

+ Complete TABE testing for clients enrolled in program.

+ Ensure compliance with regard to tracking, reporting and outcome objectives, including ongoing internal review of service delivery.

+ Implement vocational services and promote utilization of staff that serves to enhance program utilization, service delivery and workforce development for clients.

+ Initiate specialized projects, e.g., outreach, site visits, to promote access and utilization of vocational services.

+ Participate in program and staff meetings, where appropriate.

+ Intake assessment of new admissions and vocational/educational case management services for clients.

+ Provide crisis intervention and group work services and back up coverage as needed

Who You Are:

CR, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP, or MSW required

Non-qualified health professional with experience in job development/vocational placement and services or limited permit/clinical Master’s level with relevant experience in vocational placement will be considered

Bachelor's degree with related experience

Experience conducting comprehensive vocational assessments and TABE testing

Experience providing vocational services and resources for adults with addiction diagnoses

Valid NYS driver's license

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and outside in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Diversity is celebrated as a strength at Outreach.