Vocational Specialist - Skokie, United States - Orchard Village

Orchard Village

Verified Company

Skokie, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

Orchard Village, founded in Skokie, Illinois in 1972, is a fully licensed nonprofit organization that annually provides support to nearly 300 individuals (all ages) with developmental disabilities in north and northwest Chicagoland.

We empower people with developmental disabilities through vocational, educational, recreational, and residential programs to live their best lives.
Orchard Village is seeking a full-time Vocational Specialist to join our team

Vocational Specialist Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload and provide individualized personcentered support in the following vocational areas:
Pre-vocational support, career counseling, job search techniques, interviewing skill development
Job development and job placement in the community
Job retention and job coaching services
Job accommodation recommendations and referrals
Community resource coordination.

Vocational Specialist Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work or related field desired
Two years working in vocational/residential with people with developmental disabilities preferred. Sales experience desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
Personal vehicle required

Vocational Specialist Benefits include: