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Vocational Counselor
Summary:
The Vocational Counselor will support CooperRiis Residents, especially in our transitional residential program, in preparing for, obtaining, and sustaining meaningful employment, volunteer or educational opportunities. The VC will work primarily in tandem with our clinical teams and is a therapeutic and ideally, clinical role.
Location: Asheville, NC with some travel to Mill Spring, NC Campus
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8-5 pm
Benefits
- PTO and Sick Time Accrual from first day
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
- Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Free Meals on Shift
- PSLF Qualifying Work Place
Essential Functions
- Meets at regular intervals with transitional program residents and residents from other campuses who are seeking structured time opportunities
- Holds sessions focused on values and interests, resume writing, job coach, etc.
- Periodic check-ins for residents on the maintenance phase of the structured time
- In-depth knowledge of the residents recovery plans and how the structured time supports those plans
- Provides supported employment with residents if needed
- Acts as a liaison between the programs to support transitions of residents between campuses
- Develops and maintains relationships with Asheville/Buncombe County businesses, organizations, and learning institutions
Qualifications
- Master’s degree with a concentration and/or commensurate experience in Career or Rehabilitation Counseling
- Preferred Vocational Counseling certification
- Thorough knowledge of the Asheville area and opportunities for structured time opportunities
CooperRiis is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our community is a smoke/drug/alcohol-free environment.