Vocational Employment Specialist

Your Job Opportunity Concord Counseling Services is seeking a Vocational Employment Specialist to educate and support clients with securing employment and to approach and communicate with employers to ensure a successful work experience. There are flexible work hours available between 30-40 hours per week. • Determining client needs and designing and implementing vocational programs that may include: an assessment, vocational counseling, training, and job placement. • Participating in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements. • Maintaining close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy. • Arranging for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans. • Arranging for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help clients adapt to work or school environments. • Locating barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming barriers. Qualifications Needed for Success for a Vocational Employment Specialist • Bachelor's degree required; Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor Preferred • Strong coaching, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills required. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel, Google Workspace and working with electronic medical records is preferred. • Must have a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, maintain a good driving record and can provide safe transportation. What We Offer You • Comprehensive Health Benefits available for a 30+ hour workweek: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage for peace of mind. Flexible spending and health savings accounts available. • Retirement Security: Contribute to a 401(k) plan and watch your savings grow for a secured future. • Protection Against Uncertainties: Concord paid life insurance and long-term disability ensuring financial security during unexpected challenges. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy ample vacation time, sick time, self-care days, and observe 9 agency holidays to rejuvenate and spend quality time with loved ones. • Grow in Your Profession: Supervision toward independent license for social workers and CEUs provided at no cost, further enhanced by a student loan repayment program. If you are ready to serve with your heart, apply now at https://concordcounseling.org/careers/ Concord Counseling Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.