Bilingual Vocational Counselor

Summary/Objective: The Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Employment Counselor will be responsible for teaching high school students pre-employment skills (one-on-one and in a classroom type setting) and to ultimately obtain an internship in a competitive integrated setting in the community. To succeed in this role, you will have good time management skills, good writing skills, strong organizational skills and prior Human Services experience, 1-2 years' experience working with youth with disabilities preferred. A 2-4 year degree in Human Services, Psychology or related field preferred, but experience may substitute for education. All candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age, have held a valid US Driver's License and willingness to flex daily schedule and use personal vehicle. This position requires an employee to be on the road as a primary function. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. This role will cover the Brockton, Taunton, Bridgewater and Plymouth Massachusetts area and up to a 60 mile radius. Bilingual fluent required: Cape Verdean Creole or Spanish.   Essential Functions Supporting youth through the Pre-Employment Transition Services through Workforce Innovation & Act Opportunity Teach and run workshops which include resume writing/cover letters, how to properly fill out job applications, interview preparations, interview techniques, career research, career planning and workplace behaviors Develop career plans that determine goals for employment Assist high school students to obtain internships according to the Career Plan, and Secondary School Counseling Assist to develop a community network of businesses to access on site assessment, and work base learning and/ or employment opportunities Provide on and off the job support once youth is placed at an internship site Support consumer in the method that is appropriate and least intrusive Understand the On the Job Training process between MRC and community businesses Submit documentation for monthly billing Produce outcome of success in order to maximize Options annual contract and build upon the services. Maximize the independence of consumer during all services Maintaining open communication with School, MRC, Coworkers, and Employment Service Manager, as needed Documenting consumer visits, services and activities using the Zuke database Assisting of the weekly Job Club, including preparing materials and creating topics/activities Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual/physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission (DPPC)   Preferred Experience Experience developing and writing lessons plan, vocational assessments, career planning, job placement and job coaching follow along services Experience working with people with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation services Knowledge of MRC and DDS Experience working with people with disabilities At least 1year experience working with individuals with all types of disabilities Fluency in reading/writing and speaking English language – bi-lingual preferred   Required Education 2-4 year degree in human service field, education, social work, or related field, or at least 2-4 years of experience in teaching, vocational rehab, human service, and development disability field work   Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  This role will be regularly in the field.   Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.   Travel This position requires an employee to be on the road as a primary function. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.   Other Duties Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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