Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

1 month ago

Reading, United States Project Transition Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

At Project Transition, it's our mission to enable individual persons who have serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorder and/or a dual diagnoses of SMI and IDD live a life that is meaningful to her or him in the community on terms she/he defines.

Title: Vocational Specialist I, II, III

Supervisor: Program Director

Summary of Job Description:

This position provides individual and group assessments, resume building, coaching and career development as it pertains to vocational rehabilitation. These services may be provided by a community-based contractor provided the qualifications of the position are met by this service provider.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Develop and or utilize established curriculum for Vocational Education Workshops
  • Provide group vocational education for all program members.
  • Provide individual training/counseling/coaching for individual members.
  • Involve families as needed regarding individual vocational and educational goals for individual members.
  • Support members with job readiness through resume development, mock interviews, and skill building.
  • Attend Team meetings and staff meetings as needed to support member vocational goals.
  • Provide vocational and educational resources and support members and treatment team.
  • Ensure all documentation is completed in EHR on the same day the service was provided.
  • Strive for excellence and continuous quality improvement of a strength based vocational/educational program component based on metrics and outcomes.
  • Complete all training and continuing education requirements.
  • Attend individual supervision sessions with direct supervisor as scheduled.
  • Maintain any vocational based certifications as required.
  • Other duties as assigned by Program Director

Additional Performance Expectations:

  • Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team and will support and implement interventions and directives as directed by the Team.
  • Always demonstrate compassion and concern when supporting a Member through embracing Project Transition’s Mission and Core Values.
  • Approach Member engagement from a non-judgmental stance understanding that a Member’s behavior is driven by experience, which may include trauma.
  • Treat and speak to Members with supportive kindness even when a Member demonstrates intense behavioral or emotional actions. Staff will show Members dignity and respect for their values and lifestyles.
  • Seek out appropriate support, consultation with Clinician or Psychiatrist, in conjunction with the Program Director/ Manager or obtain supervision, when they are uncertain about how to respond or support a Member effectively.
  • Report back to the Treatment Team any observations of Member behavior that suggests Member may need additional treatment interventions and/or support.
  • Engage with all external parties/ individuals with professionalism and with a positive customer service approach, understanding that they are always representing the organization.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of an associate degree in education or related field and vocational certification required. Bachelor’s degree with Vocational Rehabilitation training and/or experience preferred.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office.
  • High energy individual with strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
  • Must be a self-motivator who is able to work in a self-directed manner.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to have fun in the workplace.
  • These services may be provided by a contracted service provider in the community if the provider is able to meet the requirements of the position.


We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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