3683. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Salary Range:  30k

Position is:  Full-Time, Permanent

Employment Site:   Palladia Willow Women's Shelter

Type of Program:  Women's Shelter

Contact Person:  Lisa Snyder, Program Director and/or Obie Nichols, Director Centralized Vocational Services

Phone Number:   (718) 993-1677 or (212) 979-8800 ext 284 

Fax Number:  (718) 993-1691 or (212) 979 8847

Email:  lisa.snyder@palladiainc.org or obie.nichols@palladiainc.org

Agency:   Palladia, Inc. Willow and/or Centralized Vocational services
                 2006 Madison Avenue
                 New York, NY 10035

Deadline:  09/07/02

Position Description: Under supervision of the Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor, is responsible for providing vocational counseling to the residents at Willow, including assessment, referral, record keeping, and networking to coordinate resources and opportunities for residents. 1) Conducts initial vocational educational assessment using AWARDS MIS. 2) Prepares and conducts weekly vocational/educational/ADL groups. 3) Assists residents in developing vocational/educational goals and service coordination. 4) Collects and maintains vocational documentation, writing group and progress notes, service plans, and collects documentation of residents' vocational/educational engagement, i.e., pay stubs, school or training schedules, letters of enrollment, etc. 5) Submits monthly report of residents'

Is the program an OASAS Licensed Program:  No

Will a Qualified Health Professional directly supervise position?  Yes

Alcoholism & Substance Abuse
Providers of New York State
1 Columbia Place, Albany, New York  12207

E-Mail: asap@asapnys.org