Part-Time Vocational Specialist (PT) – Home Base (Community)
Job Description
Vocational Specialist (PT)
EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 82,000 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Vocational Specialist to work part time for its Home Base (Community).
The Vocational Specialist is a non-exempt position paying $25 per hour for up to 19 hours per week. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM. The office is located in Hauppauge, NY and the role reports to Program Director.
Primary Purpose of Job:
The Vocational Specialist is responsible for providing counseling, vocational assistance and employment services to youth referred by Department of Probation in Suffolk County with the outcome of economic self-sufficiency as the objective of the counseling process.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist clients in identifying and developing plans related to education needs and career goals
- Network with area employers to identify with potential employment resources.
- Conduct follow-up counseling sessions to review progress towards established goals.
- Coordinate program services including vocational assessments, collaborate with case management, and conduct training and work assignments.
- Administer, score and interpret aptitude, interest and work sample tests when appropriate.
- Function as agency liaison with vocational agencies such as ACCESS/VR, DOL and One-Stop Employment Centers.
- Maintain client record information including services provided, referrals and progress/lack of progress.
- Consult with family, school and community agencies regarding client’s progress.
- Utilize the educational training, skills and experience obtained to provide appropriate professional services, techniques and strategies for clients.
- Explore and develop employment opportunities and community resources for referral purposes.
- Prepare required forms and keep statistics on client contacts, referrals, and job activities.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in counseling, psychology, sociology, or approved related human services field.
- Minimum of one year of career counseling experience with individuals with a history of mental health and alcohol/substance abuse problems required.
- Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
- Must have access to car and possess a valid New York State Driver’s License.
How to Apply
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