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    Vocational Specialist - Cranston, United States - Elwyn

    Elwyn
    Elwyn Cranston, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full Time

    ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Program

    Cranston, RI

    Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

    Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

    Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:
    • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
    • Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
    • Paid On-the-Job Training
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
    • Flexible Schedules
    • Retirement Savings Plan
    Elwyn is currently seeking a Vocational Specialistto assist individuals in navigating their career options. The focus is on providing intensive assessments to identify clients' strengths. This role engages in conversations with clients to understand their goals and preferences, analyzes their physical and emotional conditions, evaluates their milestones, and creates reference reports. Additionally, this position prepares clients for interviews and new jobs by offering effective coaching and counseling.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate clients' skills, abilities, and interests
    • Develop individualized employment plans based on clients' goals and aspirations
    • Provide career counseling to enhance clients' employability
    • Assist clients in exploring career options and identifying suitable job opportunities
    • Offer vocational training to enhance clients' job-related skills
    • Collaborate with educational institutions to coordinate transitional services for students
    • Conduct workshops on topics such as resume building, job search strategies, and interview skills
    • Help clients access community resources, including job fairs and job search websites
    • Connect clients with potential employers
    • Conduct employer outreach to establish partnerships and secure job opportunities
    • Assist clients with disability disclosure and request reasonable accommodations from employers
    • Advocate for clients' rights in the workplace
    • Monitor clients' progress throughout the employment process
    • Provide ongoing support and guidance
    • Help clients develop effective workplace skills, including time management and problem-solving
    • Work with counselors, psychologists, and social workers to ensure holistic support
    • Responsible for on-call coverage including being responsible, on a rotating basis, for program coverage when staff members call out and no other coverage is available and promptly responding to the manager's call within 15 minutes and being prepared to report to the program within one hour
    QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • A bachelor's degree required
    • A degree in psychology or human services is preferred
    • At least two years in delivering personalized job development and supported employment services for individuals with physical or mental disabilities preferred
    • Exposure to counseling work or relevant experience preferred
    • Must possess a CEP (Certified Employment Professional) certificate or obtain it within 1 year of hire
    • Ability to develop solutions for job seekers
    • Deep understanding of counseling and guidance techniques
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Ability to use critical thinking and clinical judgment in decision making
    • Previous experience working within and managing a unionized workforce preferred
    • Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing, priorities
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Strong time management and organizational skills
    • Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
    • Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
    • Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
    • Demonstrated (basic, intermediate, advanced) experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience preferred
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: The job involves traveling to and from meetings and appointments, providing consumer transportation, working additional hours in evenings or weekends, and working in noisy environments with exposure to infections and disease.

    Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

    Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.
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