Greenhope: Services for Women, Inc.
Job Description
Title: Vocational Counselor
About the Organization
Greenhope Services for Women, Inc. was established in 1975 in a convent that
was transformed into a comprehensive residential treatment program for formerly
incarcerated women. Over the years, it has developed formal relationships
with the criminal justice system and has expanded its work to include services
for women on parole and those referred by the courts as an alternative to
incarceration (ATI).
Located in East Harlem, Greenhope’s commitment to providing quality services
to predominantly poor African American and Latina ex-offenders has made it
a leader in working with women to address the problems that lead to a life
of drugs and crime. It is one of the few woman-centered facilities operating
in New York State, which serves both parolees and ATI clients.
Department: Vocational Rehabilitation and Education Department
Reports to: Director of Vocational Services
Duties:
- Provides comprehensive vocation assessment on individual clients.
- Conducts pre-employability workshops.
- Implements employability skills program
- Participates as a member of clinical treatment team by providing information and evaluations in order that an individual’s treatment program can be modified as necessary.
- Assists clients in the development of realistic short and long-term vocational goals through individual counseling sessions.
- Maintains all assessment and progress report forms in accordance with OASAS regulations.
- Develops outside contracts for job referrals, internships, and education or training programs, and makes referrals to same.
- Maintains contact with vocational network in treatment field.
Requirements:
- Masters in rehabilitation counseling plus one year experience in vocational counseling or Bachelor’s degree plus two years experience in vocational counseling.
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) a plus
- Experience conducting programs on vocational skills.
- Understanding of substance abuse issues and women’s issues in recovery.
- Knowledge of OASAS requirements for vocational services to substance abusers.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) not necessary but a plus
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How to Apply
Interested applicants can mail, fax or email resumes:
Mail
Mail cover letter and resume to the attention of Human Resources, Greenhope Services
for Women, Inc., Administrative Office, 23 West 123rd Street, 5th Floor, New
York, NY 10027, E-mail to jobs@greenhope.org,
or fax to 212-996-8638.
