Description The Health and Human Services Behavioral Health area is seeking a Vocational Counselor to join the Vocational Services Program (VSP). The VSP team helps residents with mental health conditions and substance use disorders overcome barriers to employment. This position will focus on assisting residents with finding and keeping jobs in the community that provide stability, lead toward self-sufficiency, and support wellness and recovery. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various Hennepin County service centers, in the community, at resident's homes and places of employment, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment. About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Vocational Counselor. Click here to view the job classification specification. In this position you will: * Develop individual vocational rehabilitation plans using a person-centered approach, including documenting and evaluating progress towards achieving identified vocational goals and objectives at regular intervals. * Provide coaching, education, and support to clients as they work towards achieving their identified vocational goals and objectives. * Coordinate services with other providers with special emphasis on meeting the mental health needs of clients. * Conduct referrals, when appropriate, to other mental health or vocational programs. * Build collaborative relationships with community partners, including but not limited to employers, family members, and other vocational rehabilitation service providers. * Assist with developing and implementing Pre-Employment Transition Services, by providing transition aged clients (age 16-21) support in the areas of Job Exploration Counseling, Work-Based Learning Experiences, Post Secondary Education Counseling, Workplace Readiness Training, and Instruction in Self-Advocacy. Need to have: * Bachelor's degree or higher in vocational rehabilitation, vocational counseling, counseling psychology, or related field, and one or more years of related experience. * A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver permit and daily access to reliable transportation to travel to various sites throughout Hennepin County, and sufficient to transport clients (including children). Nice to have: * Experience: * Working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders. * Teaching vocational and independent living skills to individuals. * Developing and implementing curriculum. Knowledge of: * Person-centered thinking. * Vocational Rehabilitation Services programs and eligibility criteria. * County and community resources for adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Ability to: * Establish effective working relationships with individuals and community partners. * Work collaboratively as a part of team. * Organize information and effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. About the department: Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile. Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Watch this video for application best practices and tips. This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPPA data. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a driver's license check, a drug test that may include testing for cannabis, and/or a criminal background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Rebecca Maddaus Rebecca.Maddaus@hennepin.us #LI Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including: * Meaningful work * Public service * Competitive pay * Work-life balance * Generous benefits * Opportunities to grow * Commitment to your success By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Employee Benefits Summary Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility. If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here. 01 This position requires: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various Hennepin County service centers, in the community, at resident's homes and places of employment, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. A valid driver's license, the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver permit and daily access to reliable transportation to travel to various sites throughout Hennepin County, and sufficient to transport clients (including children). Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? * Yes * No 02 In which of the following fields do you have a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply. * Counseling psychology * Vocational counseling * Vocational rehabilitation * Another related field * None of the above 03 List your relevant education making reference to area(s) of study, school(s) attended, credits completed, and certificate(s)/degree(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided. 04 Do you have one or more years of related experience? * Yes * No 05 Describe your related experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 06 How many years of experience do you have working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders? * I do not have this experience * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more, but less than 2 years * 2 years or more, but less than 3 years * 3 years or more 07 Describe your experience working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 08 How many years of experience do you have teaching vocational and independent living skills to individuals? * I do not have this experience * Less than 1 year * 1 year or more, but less than 2 years * 2 years or more, but less than 3 years * 3 years or more 09 Describe your experience referring clients to external vocational programs and other community resources, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type 'None' in the space provided. 10 Do you have experience developing and implementing curriculum? * Yes * No 11 Describe your experience developing and implementing curriculum, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. 12 Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods. * College or university (job board, career services, or instructor) * Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.) * Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County * Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee * Hennepin County job notification emails * Indeed.com * Job fair or networking event * LinkedIn * Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.) * Professional association (job board or email) * Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) * www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com * Other 13 For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source. Required Question Agency Hennepin County Address Hennepin County Government Center 300 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487 Phone 612-348-7855 Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs