Vocational Employment Project Coordinator - Next Chapter

The role

The Vocational Employment Project Coordinator administers, monitors, and reports on special projects within the Employment program. This role coordinates vocational rehabilitation services, leads job development, and cultivates employer partnerships to support people in achieving community employment goals.

What you will do

• Develop workflow, channels of communication, and procedures for the program.
• Administer, monitor, and report out on assigned special project within the Rehabilitative Services Department.
• Coordinate care between the rehabilitation department and clinical teams.
• Complete comprehensive vocational assessments using aptitude, interest and other assessment tools.
• Develop competitive community jobs and skill-building activities.
• Develop individualized training plans for the people we serve.
• Complete timely and accurate data, reports, and clinical documentation.
• Coordinate activities for the people we serve at assigned workstations or outside employers.
• Conduct rehabilitative and goal-oriented employment opportunities.
• Identify programs and access eligibility to ensure access and opportunity for the people we serve.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of three years of vocational experience or Masters in related field
• Minimum three years of experience working with severe and persistent mental illness
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds
• Requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines
• Use personal vehicle or public transport to attend off-site meetings, job site visits, and trainings

Nice to have

• Certified Psychiatrics Rehabilitation Practitioner preferred

Before you apply

• Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing is required and must be completed prior to hire

About the company

WellPower envisions a community where every person’s mental health is fostered through strength, resilience and hope. They offer compassionate, innovative services to help people overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being.