About this opportunity
The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence lists this Prevocational Counselor opportunity in canton, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – Full-time, 40 hours per week. Typically, Monday thru Friday – 7:30am -4:00pm. Flexible to the needs of the program, may include some evening hours.
nQualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service Field. One-year experience working with the Developmentally Disabled population or in a vocational setting. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License with an acceptable driving history per the agency’s insurance requirements.
nWork Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States.
nSummary/Objective - Responsible for each assigned Program Participant’s prevocational plan of service and required program documentation. Assist Person We Support to develop work skills and behaviors in order for them to reach their maximum prevocational potential. Provide daily interventions with the People We Support and work in cooperation with all program staff to promote Independence, Integration, Individualization and Productivity.
nEssential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
nnnComplete all documentation required for annual reviews, semi-annual reviews, and interim meetings.
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nnComplete Prevoc ISP programs, Habilitative Plans, monthly notes, and six-month reviews of progress on Therap. Complete T-logs and PSU data entries as necessary.
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nnComplete ISP Plans and Personal Focus Worksheets as necessary in Therap.
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nnVerify daily attendance records.
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nnCheck and monitor daily documentation that is entered in Therap by Prevocational staff.
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nnEnsure that all Documentation is scanned and uploaded to Therap
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nnComplete Discharge documentation and admission documentation for services.
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nnIdentify and help address barriers that may hinder People We Support’s progress toward supported employment.
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nnMeet with individuals supported, as needed, to discuss concerns they may have.
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nnMonitor waiver pre-voc services to ensure accuracy and completeness. Complete all required documentation for monthly billing and submit.
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nnAssist Person We Support to gain access to needed community services and supports.
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nnMaintain communication with families, care managers, residential staff and QIDPs.
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nnComplete DDP1 & 2, needs assessments and annual review/revision.
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nnAttend and satisfactorily complete all required in-services.
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nnAssist with protective oversight.
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nnComplete daily documentation as necessary for supports and goals.
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nnComplete annual file reviews.
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nnCoordinate, schedule and complete paperwork for annual community assessments
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nnDepending on caseload, additional duties may be given.
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n nCompetencies –
nnnEthical Conduct
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nnTime Management
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nnOrganization Skills
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nnCommunication
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nnProfessionalism
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nnTeamwork
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nnResponsibility
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nnLeadership
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nnPersonal Effectiveness/Credibility
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n nSupervisory Responsibility - None
nTravel – Some travel between Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties may be required based on program needs.
nWork Environment - This job operates in a professional office environment, with some involvement in the manufacturing/warehouse area. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Noise level can be high due to the use of various machinery and equipment used on the work floor area.
nPhysical 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 or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.
nOther Duties – 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. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
nAAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.
nJob Details
nJob Family Jefferson - St Lawrence
nPay Type Hourly
nHiring Min Rate 23.11 USD
nHiring Max Rate 26.34 USD
Worksite address
canton, NY, 13617, US
Who can apply
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