Placement and Rehabilitation Counseling Assistant - part time

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NYU Langone Health

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Placement and Rehabilitation Counseling Assistant.

In this role, the successful candidate Provides vocational rehabilitation and related support services including, training and job placement supports to individuals with physical, neurological and psychiatric disabilities, under supervision.

Job Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Establishes a rapport with the patient and explains the role of vocational rehabilitation services. Develops a supportive relationship with the patient. Demonstrates sensitivity to changes in patient status and modifies treatment approach accordingly. Takes initiative in identifying problems and developing intervention strategies.

Implements and coordinates clients training program. Orients work site supervisors to the goals of the work readiness training program and the responsibilities of hosting a program trainee or intern. Develops and maintains contacts with Medical Center departments and external organizations for placement of program participants at appropriate training sites. Develops new training/internship sites to meet patient needs.

Provides onsite support and job coaching as needed. Uses professional judgment and creativity in presenting innovative solutions and coaching strategies to resolve problems. Initiates appropriate referrals for support services and maintains timely contact with other treating clinicians and/or referring counselor regarding patient’s progress. Provides effective job placement and follow-up services. Presents clients to the Business Advisory Committee.

Provides job seeking skills training in group and individual sessions. Prepares effective resumes and cover letters, teaches interview strategies. Provides client with supports client’s for job search. Provides post-placement follow-up with client and employer.

Develops and maintains an employer network. Initiates employer contacts and markets program and candidates. Develops and follows-up on job leads. Attends Placement Consortium meetings. Performs job market research and surveys new employers in growth industries. Recruits members for the Business Advisory Committee.

Documents all services and completes all program reports using clear, concise narrative following prescribed protocol and within established timeframes. Insures case notes reflect patient status and progress toward goals. Enters all reports and progress notes in Epic.

Completes monthly statistics according to departmental time and procedural guidelines. Documents external travel notification inappropriate form in timely manner. Documents safety occurrences on PSN.

Demonstrates continued proficiency in skills required to manage assigned patient population.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in human services, psychology or related field, with one years experience working with people with disabilities. Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software and Internet computer skills. Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in rehabilitation or related field preferred. Two years experience providing direct job placement services to individuals with disabilities.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $26.56 - $35.43 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Company Location

NYU Langone Hospitals

Department

Vocational Services

(H248)

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NYU Langone Medical Center
Website : http://www.med.nyu.edu