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November 2, 2024
Housing Works
Fajardo
OTHER
Vocational Counselor
Job Description
Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.
Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at recruitment@housingworks.org
Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org
Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.
Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Compensation Range: $20/hr - $25/hr commensurate with experience
Overview:
Vocational Counselor under contract for SAMHSA Grant for the Benefits of Homeless Individuals (GBHI). Outreach-based.
Responsibilities:
Job Requirements
Housing Works requires employees working in our Health Services division to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a legal accommodation. If you need an accommodation for any reason, including related to this job requirement, please contact Human Resources.
Job candidates should be aware that scammers may pose as employers and create fake job postings in order to extract personal information from individuals for financial gain. Housing Works will never ask job candidates for personal information, such as social security numbers or bank account details, over the phone. If you suspect that a job posting may be fake or wish to confirm that a job posting from Housing Works is genuine, please contact us at recruitment@housingworks.org
Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org
Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.
Benefits:
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.
Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Compensation Range: $20/hr - $25/hr commensurate with experience
Overview:
Vocational Counselor under contract for SAMHSA Grant for the Benefits of Homeless Individuals (GBHI). Outreach-based.
Responsibilities:
- Provide vocational rehabilitation counseling services to individuals (and families) underserved who are experiencing homelessness, substance use, and/or co-occurring mental health disorders directly in the community.
- Screen individuals (mostly in the community) for eligibility of services.
- Use the supported employment model as an integrated part of mental health treatment.
- Advise participants on personal benefits related to employment status.
- Link program participants to support services via referrals.
- Know and promote evidence-based practices (mostly Motivational Interview, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Harm Reduction)
- Prepare an individualized employment support services plan for eligible participants.
- Prepare participants for job interviews.
- Conduct vocational interest assessment.
- Design and implement a job marketing plan for eligible participants.
- Document and update the participant record and report data on required systems on establish timeframe.
- Conduct group and individual educational activities on the topics covered by the project.
- Provide continuous support and follow up services to program participants according to the timeframe.
- Carry out the processes in compliance with the rules, procedures, and protocols of the organization.
- Visit organizations and services providers to create collaboration relations for the benefit of the GBHI Project.
- Prepare monthly progress report.
- Maintain an updated list of participants and identify active and inactive participants.
- Accompany and assist the participant in any process if necessary.
- Participate in staff meetings and case discussions, as required.
- Driving the official or rented vehicle when necessary to complete project tasks.
- Provide services for any activity that can promote access to homelessness, harm reduction (nocturnal activity, educational presentations/activity)
Job Requirements
- Master in Rehabilitation Counseling
- Experience with providing rehabilitation counseling services to people that have experienced homelessness, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Knowledge and/or experience with Evidence Based Practices / Interventions
- Knowledge about MAT/ HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-C and STDs in the Puerto Rican context
- Proficient and efficient with multiple computer software programs
- Meticulous at maintaining records and confidentiality protocols.
- Good written and verbal communications skills (in both Spanish and English a plus)
- Able to work closely with others in outreach team and office setting (team player)
- Up to date driver’s license
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