At Phoenix Houses NY|LI, change is something we embrace every day as part of our values to deliver exceptional care. Phoenix House provides individualized, holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment, with a legacy spanning nearly 50 years. We are passionate about healing individuals, families and communities challenged by substance use disorders and related mental health conditions. Phoenix House supports the mission through a holistic approach that focuses on the distinct mental, physical, and social needs of every person; innovation of best-in-class and evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery programs; and, the promotion of greater understanding of addiction. Our devoted staff are committed to treating the whole person—and come from all fields.

We operate personalized, strength-based, gender-responsive programs while living the values and being accountable for our commitments. Being introspective and becoming part of the solution is integral to every interaction and person we touch. As ‘One Phoenix House’ we believe in having fun along the way – embracing ‘progress not perfection’ as our journey continues.

Phoenix Houses NY|LI has an immediate opening for a Training/Vocational Specialist at our Brooklyn Community Recovery Center located in Brooklyn. The Training/Vocational Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the execution of our grant-funded Peer Coach Training sessions, coordinating trainees practical experience, and supporting trainees’ acquisition of state certifications/licenses. The Training/Vocational Specialist will conduct internships and job development activities, including resume writing and soft skill development, to support the practical experience and ultimate employment of the Peer Coach Trainees. This position is a full-time grant funded position and the schedule is flexible.

Responsibilities:

Perform intake of all patients to obtain vocation and educational background information to identify preliminary needs and develop an initial plan of services to meet those needs.
Conduct a comprehensive vocational/educational assessment including patient history, test administration and the evaluation of the patients’ capacity to function.
Prepare a Vocational Rehabilitation Plan with short and long-range goals and methodology to achieve goals.
Maintain a list of patients with updated status regarding involvement in training and internship activities.
Provide on-going individual and group counseling of all patients to establish vocational decisions and assist in achieving goals.
Provide instruction in one or more of the courses in the Pre-Employment (with an emphasis on Life Skills Training, Job Readiness, Job Retention curricula).
Ensure coordination and integration of vocational services into the treatment process.
Maintain concise and accurate records of each patient’s vocational status and progress, updating them daily.
Submit activity logs to daily and document interactions with patients and others daily.
Monitor patients’ progress before, during and after employment within the guidelines of ACCESS VR

Experience:

Two years of experience in the vocational rehabilitation counseling of persons
Knowledge, understanding, and experience working with substance use treatment, recovery, and related at-risk populations

Education/Certification:

B.A. in counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field
M.A. in Vocational Rehabilitation or Guidance Counseling or Rehabilitation Counselor Certification preferred

Phoenix House conducts as needed, job-related background checks, fingerprints, drug testing, TB testing, verification of employment history and/or reference checks prior to employment.

Phoenix House is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equality of opportunity to all who are protected against discrimination by law, regulation, or executive order, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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