Vocational Counselor-El Borinquen
Company: Comunilife
Location: Bronx
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Comunilife is looking for an experienced Vocational Counselor to
fill an open position in its newest Human Resource Administration
(HRA) Bronx congregate program. This program will provide permanent
supportive housing and case management services for adults living
with HIV/AIDS and chronic medical conditions as well as Young
Adults (18-24) aging out of foster care. This position offers a
salary range of $40,000-$45,000, with a generous benefit package
including health insurance, dental, vision, dependent care, paid
time off, 401(k), tuition assistance program and
more.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in human services or related field
- Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC-T or
CASAC) a plus
- Knowledge of HRA Congregate Housing Program guidelines
- Two (2) years' Vocational, Employment and Educational
counseling work experience
- Service experience with individual and families with living
with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, serious mental illness, and
homelessness
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- 5 Day/35 work week Non-Remote Position (In-Office)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in Google Workspace program/Microsoft Office
Suite
- Familiar with AWARDS, Child and Children Integrated Reporting
System (CAIRS), Coordinated Assessment and Placement System
(CAPS)Responsibilities:
- Assess clients ability and motivation for psycho-social
rehabilitation ( educational, vocational and employment)
- Provide clients with referrals to employment programs for
training and placement
- Provide clients with supportive counseling and vocational
related services to clients/families
- Provide client with assistance with activities for daily
living
- Assist clients with employment assessments, training, and
private sector placement services
- Participate in case conferences, training and team meetings as
required
- Completion of assessments, evaluations, vocational/employment
plan(s), progress notes, training/group notes as determined by
program standardsComunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
PI201632787
Keywords: Comunilife, New Rochelle , Vocational Counselor-El Borinquen, Other , Bronx, New York
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