Vocational/Educational Counselor

2 months ago

Staten Island, United States YMCA of Greater New York Part time $28 - $31
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The Staten Island – Counseling Service YMCA is seeking a Vocational/Educational Counselor who will be responsible for providing vocational and educational services to program clients, including direct individual and group services and workshops, coordination of specialized program services, and case management of assigned clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform initial vocational/educational interviews and assessments.
  • Develop vocational/educational plans for identified clients.
  • Provide ongoing individual and group services to help clients work toward and achieve identified goals. Provide workshops to the client population focused on vocational/educational topics such as resume writing, interview skills, etc.
  • Assist with applications for outside services, schools, jobs, training programs, educational programs, etc.
  • Maintain timely and comprehensive required documentation and service tracking to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and funding agency expectations.
  • Coordinate care for the designated caseload, including participation in case conferences, completion of ongoing reporting, outreach, referrals, and dialogue with professionals working with the caseload.
  • Professional development: Participation in team meetings, individual/group supervision, and identified training opportunities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience:
  • CASAC-T, CASAC Provisional, CASAC (any level) required. CRC; MHC, MSW, MFT, MHC-LP, MSW-LP, MFT-LP, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW desirable.
  • Minimum of One (1) year of experience in Vocational or Educational counseling. Vocational/educational planning, facilitating Vocational/Educational groups, counseling, soliciting employment opportunities and relationships desirable.
  • Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder, Criminal Justice, and Child Welfare Systems.
  • Knowledge of motivational interviewing and trauma informed care.
  • Knowledge of mental health, governmental, private, and community programs and entitlements available to patients desirable.
  • Bilingual preferred.

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

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