WellPower · 14 hours ago
Vocational Counselor - Employment Specialist
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$28.44/hr - $28.44/hr
1+ years expWellPower provides support for individuals looking to develop careers in helping others succeed. The Vocational Counselor - Employment Specialist is responsible for vocational rehabilitation activities, including job placement and skill training for individuals with severe mental illness, while coordinating employment services and community job development.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
Responsible for development of competitive community jobs and skill-building activities needed to attain employment
Provide consistent vocational assessments to assist the people that we serve, to be successful in a job/jobs
Employment Specialist duties as required to identify appropriate programs and eligibility, as to ensure access for the people that we serve
Work closely with employers to coach people that we serve and provide appropriate interventions
Research and develop community contacts that help with appropriate job placements
Complete data/reporting pertaining to program measurements
Coordinate with clinical departments and therapist regarding vocational objectives
Find employment for a diverse population with a serious and persistent mental illness
Work in the community 60% of time
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
GED or High School Diploma plus Colorado Peer Family Specialist Certification for VC I
Bachelor degree in rehabilitation or related field for VC II
Masters degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field for VC III
One year of experience in a vocational rehabilitation setting or experience with specific duties of this position is preferred for VC III
Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner or willingness to obtain certification within one year
Valid drivers license to drive to consumer work sites, employer sites
Ability to work with consumers with severe and persistent mental illness
Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans
Public relations and community organization skills
Demonstrated ability in program development
Good computer skills
Ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life while being strength based
Benefits
9 Paid Holidays – including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more
Robust Benefits Package – our benefits start at 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match
Employee Resource Groups – our ERG’s offer a chance to connect, address workplace challenges and get support from individuals who share similar characteristics or life experiences
Gainsharing – we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets certain requirements for the year
$52,000/year minimum wage for all employees – we believe that our employees should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver, Colorado
Free Licensure Supervision – for LCSWs/LPCs/LMFTs
Sports Leagues – we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more!
Company
WellPower
WellPower is the national leader in redefining the way mental health is addressed in our community.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carl Clark MD
President & CEO
Angela Oakley
Chief Financial Officer
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