About the Position

Under the direction of the Senior Program Supervisor, regularly travels across the Hudson Valley region to facilitate psycho-educational testing and assessments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and writes comprehensive, individualized summaries of results. Scores assessments and interprets findings, making recommendations for appropriate accommodations and/or employment or educational goals and presents at case conferences. Ensures services are scheduled and provided in accordance with contract requirements, completing required documentation and reports on a timely basis. Performs job development and job coaching services, as needed. 

Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org/careers.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Under supervision, schedules and administers psycho-educational testing/assessments to assess cognitive and other abilities and achievement levels of individuals with disabilities referred for evaluation and services across the Rockland to mid-Hudson Valley region, including Orange and potentially Dutchess counties.

• Scores tests following appropriate guidelines and compiles ratings for assessments administered to each person we support (PWS).

• Writes comprehensive, individualized reports for each PWS (9 – 14 pages) summarizing test results.

• Interprets results of assessments and makes appropriate recommendations for accommodations and employment/educational goals based on strengths, weaknesses, achievement level and personal goals of PWS.

• Presents the findings of the report and recommendations for PWS at a case conference including the PWS, referring ACCES-VR counselor and other relevant individuals (e.g. parents, school staff, etc.)

• Supports employment services program needs and additional services by performing job development and job coaching services, as needed including:

  • Post-Secondary and Job Exploration Counseling

  • Career Exploration Assessments

  • Community based workplace assessments

  • Instructing individuals in Self-Advocacy

  • Providing Work Readiness training to groups in-person and remotely.

• Facilitating services in alignment with state authorizations and timelines and requesting extensions as needed.

• Conducts all work in accordance with agency policies/procedures and ensures confidentiality of records.

• Completes all mandatory OPWDD/ACCES-VR/YAI trainings.

• Builds and maintains Positive Relationships and rapport with people supported and circle of support.

• Ensures billing and case notes are completed accurately and timely.

• Completes monthly progress reports.

• Performs all related work, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Master’s Degree in vocational rehab counseling or related area, approved by ACCES-VR; and

• One year experience in vocational rehabilitation or other suitable fields (e.g. counseling, testing, working with the I/DD community, etc.); or

• Satisfactory combination of education, experience and/or training approved by ACCES-VR; however, all candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in an approved area.

• Familiarity with standardized testing/assessments

• Routinely travel within the Rockland to mid-Hudson Valley region, including Orange and potentially Dutchess counties.

• Basic knowledge and awareness of I/DD and other disability groups

• Basic knowledge of employment laws and regulations

• Emotional Intelligence

• Counseling skills

• Advanced written and verbal communications

• Basic computer knowledge

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

• In-depth understanding of and experience conducting standardized assessments

Compensation range

• $20.67/hour - $26.45/hour

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!