Counselor - Pre- Transition Services

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JOB TITLE:
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Counselor

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: ACCES-VR/D.V.E. UNIT

REPORTS TO:
Program Manager

JOB LOCATION: 151 Lawrence Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

WORK HOURS:
Full time - 35 hours Monday - Friday

Salary Range: $50,000.00 to $50,000.00

Position Summary

The Pre-ETS Counselor is responsible for delivering high-quality, individualized Pre-Employment Transition Services to Students with Disabilities (SWDs), in accordance with ACCES-VR guidelines. The counselor will support students in preparing for employment, exploring postsecondary education and career options, developing self-advocacy and soft skills, and obtaining meaningful work experiences. Services may be provided individually or in group settings, with an emphasis on each student’s unique needs and goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ strengths, interests, and needs to guide service delivery and goal-setting.
• Deliver services both one-on-one and in group format, adapting content to suit the learning style and developmental level of each student.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided in Apricot and other databases
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, community providers, and ACCES-VR staff to support a coordinated transition process.
• Monitor student progress and adjust service delivery as needed to align with changing needs and goals.
• Adhere to all program, agency, and state requirements related to confidentiality, documentation, and reporting.
• Deliver Pre-ETS services in individual or group settings, adapting content based on student needs and developmental levels.
• Maintain detailed service documentation and ensure billing aligns strictly with direct service time per student.
• Utilize an ACCES-VR approved curriculum to provide Core Rehabilitation Services (CRS) & Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to individuals with disabilities.
• Assess, plan, and provide services to eligible individuals with disabilities
• Effectively manage the documentation of monthly service reports and data entry in alignment with ACCES-VR
• Complete ACCES-VR service reports within 10 days of completion of services
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors, community partners, and businesses related to opportunities for individuals with disabilities
• Engages in outreach to potentially eligible students with disabilities, schools, and community partners to obtain referrals
• Meet with referral sources, families, and other service providers to discuss and implement strategies for vocational success.
• Complete other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience working with youth with disabilities, especially in transition-related services.
• Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation systems, transition planning, and disability services.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple students and service plans.
• Able to work in collaboration with program staff and outside sources.
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OPWDD

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Non-profit Organization Management

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