About the Role
Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people, serving individuals in a safe, welcoming, and comforting environment. This role offers an opportunity to express passion for helping others and make a daily difference in people's lives.
Responsibilities
- Utilize a trauma-informed approach to complete the Substance Use Disorder Vocational Rehabilitation Readiness Assessment.
- Provide individualized vocational counseling in a one-on-one setting.
- Facilitate quarterly workshops on varying topics.
- Develop strong partnerships with local community agencies and employers.
- Provide ongoing support to participants while securing employment and for six months thereafter.
- Provide ongoing outreach efforts to secure eligible program participants.
- Complete an employment readiness assessment to identify strengths, barriers, and interests.
- Facilitate structured skill-building workshops on topics such as job readiness, interviewing for success, and employment retention skills.
- Assess for needs and provide employment stipend when appropriate.
- Provide one-on-one career counseling and skill-building support.
- Complete referrals and coordinate with community partners for additional support.
- Assist participants with resume development.
- Utilize EHR Welligent for all participant data and progress note storage.
- Engage local employers to understand their hiring needs and apply effective workforce development strategies.
- Provide ongoing contact and support for a minimum of six months following successful job placement.
- Comply with all OASAS regulations.
- Understand the contract between CCSL and NYS OASAS.
- Attend monthly program meetings to review progress and troubleshoot barriers.
- Attend CCSL staff meetings and other required meetings.
- Attend CCSL functions as appropriate.
- Complete all required training.
- Ensure all CCSL clients are treated with dignity and respect, upholding their confidentiality.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by the agency and insurance carrier.
- Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.
- All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.
- Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
- Employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Skills
- Flexibility
- Excellent communication skills
- Client-centered approach
Location
- Southern Tier
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Mon-Fri, 40 hours
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 years’ related experience
- Relevant years of experience and education will be considered
Education Level
- Master’s degree required in vocational rehabilitation counseling or a related human services field.
- CRC, CASAC, LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, Access-VR Certified Counselor status, or other OASAS- or NYSED-recognized credentials preferred.
Salary/Compensations
- $27.00-30.00 DOE
- $1500 SIGN ON BONUS
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 403b retirement plan
- Generous time off package
- Work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives
About the Company
- As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people.
- We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home.
Equal Opportunity
- Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people.
- EOE/AA Disability/Vet
