Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Current• Engages clients and establishes collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of competitive employment in an integrated community setting;• Works closely with clients, their case manager and / or clinician to assesses client’s vocational functioning and appropriate vocational rehabilitation plans;• Develops networks and links with employers;• Conducts job development, direct marketing and job search activities that are consistent with the needs and interests of the client;• Provides education and support to employers as consented by the client which mayinclude negotiating job accommodations, workplace agreements and ongoing contact withthe employer;• Provides on-site job coaching to ensure orientation and training to clients;• Provides ongoing support and training at the job site, by telephone, through one-to-onecounselling and by facilitating group support meetings;• Keeps open communication with case managers and / or clinicians regarding client's file closuresand referrals to other community, educational and training resources as needed;• Provides education to case managers and other mental health service providers regardingthe Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model and employment in general;• Maintains written and computerized vocational plans, progress notes, program informationand records of communication with external mental health and personal supports;• In conjunction with the Team Supervisor, recommends and documents program operatingprocedures, policies and curricula;• In conjunction with the Team Supervisor, sets service goals and objectives and ensures thatthe program is reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis against such criteria;
