Career Development Counselor

2 months ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Hennepin County Full time
About the Position

This is a full-time, benefit-earning position within the Hennepin County Health and Human Services Behavioral Health area. The successful candidate will join the Vocational Services Program (VSP) team, which provides support to residents with mental health conditions and substance use disorders to overcome barriers to employment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop individual vocational rehabilitation plans using a person-centered approach, including documenting and evaluating progress towards achieving identified vocational goals and objectives at regular intervals.
  • Provide coaching, education, and support to clients as they work towards achieving their identified vocational goals and objectives.
  • Coordinate services with other providers with special emphasis on meeting the mental health needs of clients.
  • Conduct referrals, when appropriate, to other mental health or vocational programs.
  • Build collaborative relationships with community partners, including but not limited to employers, family members, and other vocational rehabilitation service providers.
  • Assist with developing and implementing Pre-Employment Transition Services, by providing transition-aged clients with support in the areas of Job Exploration Counseling, Work-Based Learning Experiences, Post-Secondary Education Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, and Instruction in Self-Advocacy.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in vocational rehabilitation, vocational counseling, counseling psychology, or a related field, and one or more years of related experience.
  • A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver permit, and daily access to reliable transportation to travel to various sites throughout Hennepin County, and sufficient to transport clients (including children).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
  • Teaching vocational and independent living skills to individuals.
  • Developing and implementing curriculum.
  • Knowledge of person-centered thinking, Vocational Rehabilitation Services programs and eligibility criteria, and County and community resources for adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals and community partners, work collaboratively as a part of a team, organize information, and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

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