Community Based Vocational Counselor I
Company: The Arc Jefferson St Lawrence
Location: Canton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - Flexible to the needs of
the program. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in
Human Services or related field preferred. One – two years’
experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred. NYS
valid/ acceptable Driver’s License required. Work
Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United
States. Summary/Objective - Provide counseling interventions as
needed to all People We Support in the Career Solutions program.
Develop Vocational Plans for OPWDD services to include: SEMP,
Pathway, and ETP. Complete the NYESS Data Entry for all programs as
needed. Essential Functions – Monitor and track all referrals
within OPWDD guidelines. Conduct intakes along with Employment
Specialists for individuals. Provide case file reviews,
satisfaction surveys, referrals and other internal documentation.
Review all daily and monthly notes for waiver and non-waiver
services. Participate in team meetings as scheduled. Review and
approve monthly billable services. Complete all admission and
discharge documentation for all OPWDD individuals. Provide
classroom activities to individuals in OPWDD contracts. Provide
guidance to Employment Aides on service delivery and documentation.
Provide Benefits advisement to referred individuals. Participate in
on-going rotation for investigations of Reportable Incidents and
Allegations of Abuse. Competencies – Ethical Conduct Time
Management Organizational Skills Communication Professionalism
Supervisory Responsibility - None 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. 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 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. Other
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. AAP/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.
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