Vocational Consultant

Carries out the Vocational services through ACCES-VR, Pathway to Employment, the Employment Training Program, and Supported Employment. Assists clients to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals by means of Discovery, Job Development, Customized Employment, and Job Coaching activities.

Role Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, preferred.


• Minimum two years’ experience working with I/DD population in a vocational capacity.


• Excellent communication and documentation skills along with computer proficiency.


• Problem solving and organizational skills required.


• Valid NYS driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance required. Vehicle must be in good working condition.


• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Conducts and oversees Discovery and Job Development for assigned caseload to include finalized reports, development of community-based assessment sites and vocational opportunities.


• Assesses clients' vocational functioning on ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences to determine level of support required for success.


• Engage clients and establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive integrated employment in community job settings.


• Assist clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be affected by employment for clients to make good decisions about employment opportunities. Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed. Helps clients report earnings, as needed.


• Participates in department meetings to conference on cases.


• Shares relevant vocational updates with all stakeholders as desired by the person supported and collaborates as needed to ensure vocational outcomes are met.


• Coordinate and conduct outreach activities resulting in community partnerships related to employment.


• Managers, monitors and effectively plan time and schedule to allow for maximized productivity while reaching weekly billing quotas.


• Completes daily and monthly billing and remains compliant with all service ADMs.


• Instructs upon the principles of self-advocacy to people supported and assists them with advocating on their job and in their communities, educates employers and community members on the ADA and treats people with disabilities with dignity and respect. 


• Performs all other duties as assigned.