Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their career goals Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference in people's lives? If so, we want to hear from you.

Hanley Foundation, a West Palm Beach-based non-profit organization with a mission of eliminating addiction through prevention, treatment, advocacy, and recovery support, seeks a Vocational Counselor to join our growing team at our state-of-the-art substance use/mental health treatment facility in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida. In this role, you will support our patients as they navigate career exploration, develop job-seeking skills, and prepare for re-entry into the workforce. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact during a critical time in their recovery journey.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct individual assessments to identify vocational interests, skills, and limitations.
• Develop individualized vocational rehabilitation plans tailored to each patient's needs and goals.
• Provide career counseling and guidance, including resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Train in essential job skills, including computer literacy, customer service, sales techniques, and other workplace competencies.
• Facilitate workshops and support groups focused on career development and job readiness.
• Identify and develop cooperative employment relationships with employers in the area.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of labor market trends and career development resources.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong ability to manage group dynamics and facilitate productive discussions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor with a focus on empowering individuals.
• Proficient in documentation and record-keeping.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Career Counseling, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in vocational counseling, preferably in a clinical or substance use setting.
• If in recovery, one (1) year of continuous sobriety is required.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance 
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance (employer-paid)
• Life Insurance (employer-paid)
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance on the first of the month following the hire date
• Paid Time Off (15 days for first year, 20 days for 1-3 years)
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• 401(k) & 401(k) Matching
• Health Savings Account & Health Savings Account Matching

Hanley Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Hanley Foundation is a Drug-Free Workplace. As a condition of employment, job applicants must undergo drug screening post-conditional offer of employment.

Company Website: www.hanleyfoundation.org