Career Counselor II

Overview

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.

• Manage a caseload of individuals receiving OPWDD and/or ACCES-VR services
• Assess individuals’ interests, strengths, and employment goals using person-centered planning
• Provide vocational counseling & guidance tailored to each individual’s abilities and career interests
• Conduct Community-Based Work Assessments
• Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services and/or support clients participating in OPWDD’s Employment Training Program
• Assist individuals in developing job-readiness skills and preparing for interviews and job searches
• Provide on-the-job coaching to support individuals in learning and performing job tasks
• Maintain regular communication with employers, supervisors, and other stakeholders to support job success
• Offer travel training to ensure individuals can safely and independently commute to work
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to identify job and internship opportunities
• Accurately document services provided, progress, and outcomes in case notes and reports

Minimum

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications /

Skills:

• Degree in Human Services or related field
• Experience providing employment services to individuals with disabilities, including vocational assessments
• Familiarity with ACCES-VR and/or OPWDD HCBS Waiver Services
• Experience managing a caseload and providing community-based services
• Experience teaching or facilitating group activities

We offer great benefits including Paid Training, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, and Retirement Programs!

There are also opportunities to advance within our agency!