This position requires that the incumbent work with clients to connect them with supportive community engagement and employment services. Incumbent will participate in collaborative client assessment and treatment planning. Incumbent will provide services in the client’s home and in the community to support integration and stabilization. All services are provided as part of a comprehensive treatment team including doctor, nurses, therapists and case managers. This position may involve weekend duties to maximize community integration for clients, as well as occasional scheduled duties beyond traditional work hours (shared crisis consultation and rotating holiday coverage).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in a relevant field required*
LPC or LCSW eligible required, licensed preferred
Professional and clinical experience in the provision of vocational rehabilitation required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Driver’s License, good driving record, and the ability to provide own transportation
May be exposed to allergenic environments in client’s homes, including extreme heat, humidity, dust, smoke, pet contamination, cleaning supplies, etc.
May be exposed to clients with infectious diseases
Must be able to drive for long periods of time to visit clients in and out of the catchment area as needed
Must be able to walk distances, climb and descend stairs, maneuver in and out of agency vehicles
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds at times
*Accepted Human Services Degrees: Art Therapy, Behavioral Sciences, Child Development, Child and Family Studies/Services, Cognitive Sciences, Community Mental Health, Counseling, Counselor Education, Early Childhood Development, Education (with a focus in psychology and/or special education), Educational Psychology, Family Development/Relations, Gerontology, Health and Human Services, Human Development, Human Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, Music Therapy, Nursing, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, School Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Vocational Rehabilitation.
SALARY:
Starting at $57,916.00 RETIREMENT:
NWCSB participates in the Virginia Retirement System Northwestern Community Services Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Starting at $57,916.00 RETIREMENT:
NWCSB participates in the Virginia Retirement System Northwestern Community Services Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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