Employment Counselor

TITLE: Employment Counselor

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Benefited 40hr

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm flexibility required

The Employment Counselor Position Concept:

Support eligible individuals in the development and implementation of a plan to achieve goals related to competitive employment. Facilitate job placement and maintenance, support skill acquisition for employment/promotion, and assist school-aged individuals in transitioning from post-secondary education to adult world options.

The Employment Counselor Responsibilities:

1. Actively cooperate with the President/CEO and other staff members in a collaborative effort to achieve the goals of CWI and Competitive Edge.

1. Assist assigned individuals in implementing their Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) or Staff Action Plan (SAP).

1. Meet goals for job development and schedule assessments through employer contacts, emphasizing a person-centered approach.

1. Make direct placements, whether full or part-time, integrated and competitive, as directed by each individual’s IPE or SAP and in accordance with funding source requirements.

1. Serve as a liaison between potential employers in business and industry, funding sources, and the individual.

1. Provide on-the-job training as needed to individuals.

1. Offer job coaching as assigned, including, but not limited to, transporting individuals to contracted work sites.

1. Provide Pre-Employment Transitional Services (Pre-ETS) to students with disabilities (SWD) as assigned and/or school based transition services.

1. Be responsible for reports and other documentation required by funding sources and CWI.

1. Develop and implement career-readiness training for individuals, including resume development, vocational counseling, employment-seeking skills and development, mock interviews, and career and interest testing.

1. Initiate referrals to agencies that can assist individuals with additional needs, such as Social Services, Case Management, etc.

The Employment Counselor Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Human Services, Education or related field. Minimum one-year experience working with people with developmental disabilities or as a coordinator with any population. Demonstrated expertise working in career/vocational counseling role, with experience in job development preferred. Must successfully complete CWI six (6) month probationary period in the Employment Counselor job title to be qualified to provide Pre-ETS services. Experience interacting with school districts/special education staff, in additional to experience in determining eligibility for funding sources, i.e. ACCES-VR, OPWDD, OMH, etc. strongly preferred. 

Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to sell a product or service.

Must have valid NYS driver’s license acceptable to Agency insurance standards. Local travel is required.

Exceptional Benefits:

Vacation: 10 days accrued on employment anniversary after first year.

Personal Leave: 3 days per year after 6 months of employment

Sick Leave 1 day per month after first full month of employment

Paid Holidays 7 days per year, up to 3 floating holidays plus your Birthday

EEO Statement: CWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.