Rehabilitation Counselor

Job Title

HVCEC in the Homeless Veterans Program

The HVCEC is embedded in the Homeless Veterans Program and is a central figure (liaison, advocate, technical advisor) responsible for bridging employment opportunities in the local community; complimenting existing facility-based employment services, and coordinating vocational services within the Homeless Program. The HVCEC works with existing vocational programs, within and outside of the JHQVAMC, to create a cohesive platform with which Veterans experiencing and at-risk for homelessness can obtain competitive employment with appropriate supports.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides information, pre-employment assessment and workforce re-entry planning services, linkage, and coordination for VA and non-VA services, and community-based follow-up services to integrate Veterans into the community through competitive employment.
• Provides guidance and training to all homeless programs and staff across the VAMC on resources that enhance and result in competitive employment outcomes for Veterans, in particular those who are experiencing homelessness or have other barriers to employment
• Develops vocational needs assessments utilizing evidence-based tools, such as psychometric test assessing interests, aptitudes, functional capabilities, and transferrable skills, to determine the required intensity level of employment services and supports for Veterans experiencing or at-risk for homelessness.
• Serves as a liaison to local community providers of employment placement and support services for Veterans receiving services in the homeless programs.
• Conducts monthly meetings with all the members (VA and non-VA) of the local employment collaborative serving Veterans and resolves access barriers to rapid job placement.
• Provides feedback to the homeless program staff and VAMC leadership on system resources, strengths, accomplishments, challenges and recommended corrective actions on a quarterly basis.
• Develops and maintains a database on referral and placement outcomes and provide feedback to the collaborative members as well as Homeless Program leadership.
• Participates in the planning, preparation, and accreditation process for accrediting bodies, such as CARF and The Joint Commission, and any other applicable fidelity reviews or audits.
• Utilizes basic knowledge and skills in use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management and tracking, entering assessments, progress notes, and other required documentation in the Electronic Health Record (CPRS).

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday 7:45am- 4:30pm

Telework:
Adhoc

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 61352-F

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized