Rehabilitation Counselor - Full Time - Days

• JOB TITLE: Rehabilitation Counselor
• CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt
• PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Article 16 Clinic
• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Clinical Services

Position Summary

Develop, implement and document rehabilitation counseling services including acting as a role model, job coaching and providing individual, and small group instruction.

Incorporate assessments of individual’s needs, strengths and preferences; factoring economic, psychological, medical, education, social, etc that influence personal/vocational adjustment.

Ensure services meet changing needs of the people we serve by evaluating and documenting progress against established goals; communicate unmet needs and other concerns to service providers. Participate in service plan adjustments, meetings and reviews as able.

Review documentation, monitor program activities and conditions and act as the primary contact as needed to serve as a resource for information, guidance and assistance.

Develop and recommend strategies to achieve goals and needs, provide referral and linkage to services, providing coaching, counseling, advocacy and conflict resolution.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education or related field
• Three (3) years’ experience providing rehabilitation services within a vocational setting
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and dependable transportation

Preferred Education, Training & Experience

• Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with clinical experience in a vocational setting
• Six (6) months experience working in an outpatient clinic setting

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Valid New York State driver’s license that meets the Agency’s driving policy and dependable transportation
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel throughout Cattaraugus County
• Ability to react appropriately to emergency and other unusual/crisis situations
• Effective communication skills, orally and in writing
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with people we serve, external stakeholder and multiple levels of staff
• Ability to identify areas of continuous improvement

Salary

• $24-28 per hour
• Full Job Description Available Upon Request

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An equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.