Vocational Specialist - Winchester, United States - Northwestern Community Services Board

Northwestern Community Services Board

Verified Company

Winchester, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

This position requires that the incumbent work with clients to connect them with supportive community engagement and employment services. Incumbent will participate in collaborative client assessment and treatment planning. Incumbent will provide services in the client's home and in the community to support integration and stabilization. All services are provided as part of a comprehensive treatment team including doctor, nurses, therapists and case managers.

This position may involve weekend duties to maximize community integration for clients, as well as occasional scheduled duties beyond traditional work hours (shared crisis consultation and rotating holiday coverage).

This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at the time this description was written. This job description will change as the position is developed further, or in response to organizational or technological changes._

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in a relevant field required
LPC or LCSW eligible required, licensed preferred
Professional and clinical experience in the provision of vocational rehabilitation required

*Accepted Human Services Degrees: Art Therapy, Behavioral Sciences, Child Development, Child and Family Studies/Services, Cognitive Sciences, Community Mental Health, Counseling, Counselor Education, Early Childhood Development, Education (with a focus in psychology and/or special education), Educational Psychology, Family Development/Relations, Gerontology, Health and Human Services, Human Development, Human Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, Music Therapy, Nursing, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, School Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Vocational Rehabilitation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid Driver's License, good driving record, and the ability to provide own transportation
May be exposed to allergenic environments in client's homes, including extreme heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, cleaning supplies, etc.
May be exposed to clients with infectious diseases
Must be able to drive for long periods of time to visit clients in and out of the catchment area as needed
Must be able to walk distances, climb and descend stairs, maneuver in and out of agency vehicles
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds at times