Substance Use Disorder Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

The Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. (ACASA) is looking for a full-time Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor to support individuals in recovery or SUD treatment in achieving their vocational goals. The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will provide job placement assistance, making sure they receive training, guidance, and employer connections needed to secure meaningful employment. They will work to address and reduce the stigma that surrounds SUD in the workplace by promoting inclusive hiring practices, advocating for fair employment opportunities and educating employers on those individuals in recovery. Then Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will help and assist with all individuals with an SUD who require these services in our region and not just those at ACASA with an SUD.ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE include the following. Other duties may be assigned.- Use of social networking in placement and job search;- Internet research strategies and online job search;- Workforce development programs;- Navigation and referrals for community resources;- Marketing and public relations;- Creation of resumes and guidance;- Techniques in participant placement and job development;- Interviewing techniques and strategies;- Employment opportunities and local job market trends;- Business engagement and employer relations;- Utilize OASAS Learning Platform;- Employment and labor laws and regulations;- Provide comprehensive support to those in SUD treatment or recovery, ensuring successfully obtaining and retaining employment aligned with their person centered and documented employment goals.- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor activities will include (1) job development and placement support, (2) collaboration and industry engagement, (3) core responsibilities such as individual and group counseling; assisting in identifying, developing, and pursuing person centered employment goals; and conduct employment readiness assessments, (4) job development and technical assistance interactions; and (5) flexible and inclusive support. QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Vocational Rehabilitation and Social Services Certifications preferred; Qualified Health Professional, QHP, such as RN or CASAC, with a masters degree and one year experience, or a Bachelors degree and three years experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Vocational Rehabilitation and Social Services Certifications; Qualified Health Professional LANGUAGE SKILLS Excellent writing and documentation skills COMPUTER SKILLS Must be computer literate, capable of developing a tracking system to include outcomes PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have a valid drives license and reliable transportation to be able to meet with service providers and participants in the region.Must be capable of climbing stairs WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described hereare representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be a flexible, team-oriented individual, capable of working with a diverse team and