• Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
• Explore individuals’ needs in taking steps to achieve Vocational Goals.
• Spend at least 65% of their work hours off-site, in the community. Off-site, community locations include but are not limited to ACCES-VR offices, employment settings, libraries, schools and colleges, coffee shops, individuals’ homes, training sites, and time spent traveling to different community locations.
• Activities may include, but are not limited to, direct service provision including collaborative documentation and job development activities, such as networking with community employers.
• Provide rapid non-traditional employment opportunities to those individuals seeking such goals.
• Provide resources for individuals regarding Work Incentive Benefits for those on SSDI/SI who pursue vocational goals.
• Network within your service county with businesses and vocational programs to develop relationships for job placements.
• Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers).
• Frequent or occasional driving of personal vehicle for purpose of transporting clients in the community and/or site visits (client or work related)

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, EHR and NYESS.
• Completing assessments and individualized service plans.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of vocational guidance and community resources
• Experience working with benefits and financial management in relation to identified goal.
• Knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and understand barriers to employment that these health issues may present.
• Creative abilities in working with clients to motivate and strategize for addressing barriers to employment or other goals.
• Play an active role in service plan reviews and is a regular attendee on team meetings/case conferences to coordinate efforts with vocational staff of the ACT team to avoid duplication.