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Vocational CounselorTempus Unlimited Inc • Plymouth, MA, United States
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Vocational Counselor

Vocational Counselor

Tempus Unlimited Inc • Plymouth, MA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Title : Vocational Counselor

Location : Randolph, MA 02368, USA

  • Plymouth County, MA, USA

Requisition Number : Req #27

Description : Tempus Unlimited, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides community-based services to empower children and adults with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment. The agency, through its programs and services, encourages the inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society, including social, recreational, family and work activities.

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. 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 Plymouth County, Massachusetts area and will cover up to 60 mile radius. Bilingual fluent required : Cape Verdean Creole or Spanish

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

Essential Functions

  • Supporting youth through the Pre-Employment Transition Services through Workforce innovation & Act Opportunity.
  • Entering consumer into virtual platform and training new staff on the platform.
  • Assist processing Pre-ETS referrals from school districts and submitting documentation to MRC.
  • Assist connecting and coordinating informational meetings with schools and community partners throughout Massachusetts to market the Pre-ETS Program.
  • Maintaining open communication with school professionals, Community Partners, MRC staff, and Employment Services Program Manager.
  • Contacting Pre-ETS families to provide information about the program and assist with setting up services.
  • Maintaining a caseload of Pre-ETS consumers and facilitating Pre-ETS groups in school settings.
  • 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 work place behaviors.
  • Assist high school students to obtain internships according to the Service Plan.
  • Support consumer in the method that is appropriate and least intrusive
  • Produce outcome of success in order to maximize Tempus Unlimited annual contract and build upon the services.
  • Assist to develop a community network of businesses to access on site assessment, and work base learning opportunities
  • Documenting all consumer, school, and family interactions in the Zuke database.
  • Must report all suspected incidents of consumer sexual / physical abuse and neglect to the Disabled Person Protection Commission (DPPC).
  • All other duties assigned by the Employment Services Manager.
  • Competencies

  • Positive attitude
  • Team player - Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
  • Ability to effectively plan and organize your workload
  • Readily share useful information and knowledge with others
  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
  • Ability to build and maintain cooperative work relationships with others
  • Effectively collaborate in meetings and in informal interactions
  • Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
  • Flexibility : Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
  • Problem Solving : Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Perform all other duties assigned by the Employment Services Manager.
  • 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 – bilingual required : Cape Verdean or Spanish
  • Required Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent employment experience.
  • 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.

    Work Authorization / Security Clearance

    All offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. From time to time, these checks may be conducted on current employees to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and contracts.

    EEO Statement

    Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Tempus Unlimited, Inc. where employment from recruiting through the end of employment is based upon professional capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as established by law . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

    Job Family : Advanced Contributor

    Job Function : Non-Supervisor

    Hiring Rate : 22 USD

    Travel Required : Yes

    Compensation details : 22-22

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