Wellpower provides you with the support you need to help you develop a career in helping others succeed. We innovate, adapt, and leverage the diverse perspectives of the people on our team and the people we serve in everything we do.

WellPower values and is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

Employment Specialist perform a variety of functions related to vocational rehabilitation.  Functions may include roles such as supervising vocational employees in the drop-in center, donations/food bank program, benefits acquisition, and similar activities.  Responsible for rehabilitation activities which support consumers who want social interaction, work adjustment training, and skill training for volunteer assignments or work experiences.

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Pay Range & Benefits:

 VC I - 27.35/hr 

 VC II - $27.85/hr 

VC III - $28.89/hr

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Complete comprehensive vocational assessments, utilizing aptitude, interest and other assessment tools.
• Develop individualized training plans for consumers in the vocational/rehabilitation program.
• Coordination of consumer’s activities at assigned work stations/sites at MHCD or outside employers.
• Monitor consumer progresses and activities with consumers, documenting services provided.
• Coordinate services and support with primary treatment clinicians.
• Complete timely and accurate consumer data, reports and clinical documentation as required.
• Participate in pre-vocational partial care services.
• Conduct rehabilitative, and goal-oriented educational opportunities.
• Plan and facilitate social activities within the community and with the program.
• Coordinate care between the rehabilitation department and the clinical team.
• Complete consumer data, reports, and clinical documentation as required.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Perform duties as assigned which help consumers work toward employment and recovery.

Requirements & Qualifications:       

Vocational Counselor I

• GED or High School Diploma
• One year of experience in a vocational rehabilitation setting or experience with specific duties of this position is preferred.

Vocational Counselor II

• Bachelor degree in rehabilitation or related field; and,
• One year of experience in a vocational rehabilitation setting or experience with specific duties of this position is preferred.

Vocational Counselor III

• Masters degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field; with one year of experience in a vocational rehabilitation setting or experience with specific duties of this position is preferred.
• Or, Bachelors degree in rehabilitation or related field and three years vocational experience, or experience related to specific job duties.

 

Certifications: Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner or willingness to obtain certification within one year.

 

Why else might you want to consider working at WellPower?

• Named Top Workplace - we have been named a Top Workplace by the Denver Post for ten consecutive years
• Champion Social Justice Causes - we are committed to ending anti-Black racism in our community
• 9 Paid Holidays – including Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and more
• Robust Benefits Package – our benefits start at 30 hours per week and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement match
• Employee Resource Groups – our ERG’s offer a chance to connect, address workplace challenges and get support from individuals who share similar characteristics or life experiences
• Gainsharing – we offer a bonus to employees if the organization meets certain requirements for the year
• $52,000/year minimum wage for all employees – we believe that our employees should earn a livable wage conducive to the cost of living in Denver, Colorado
• Free Licensure Supervision – for LCSWs/LPCs/LMFTs
• Sports Leagues – we offer a variety of activities for our employees, including bowling, dragon boat racing, volleyball leagues, and more

Tuberculosis (TB) screening, testing - TB screening and testing, is required and must be completed prior to hire ( i.e., preplacement), and maintained during employment