Vocational Program Specialist

Job overview

The Vocational Program Specialist role is onsite in New York, NY. Compensation is $30–$40 per hour. The position provides vocational rehabilitation and employment services across EFMNY’s Article 16, ACCES-VR, and OPWDD programs. The specialist maintains a participant caseload while managing referrals through eligibility, authorization, enrollment, service delivery, and employment outcomes. The role combines direct counseling and job development with coordination, documentation, and program growth.

What you'll do

• Provide individual and group vocational rehabilitation counseling
• facilitate vocational groups
• participate in Day Habilitation programming as appropriate
• provide career exploration, work-readiness training, resume and interview preparation, job development, placement, and retention support
• maintain ACCES-VR and OPWDD caseloads
• complete progress reports and monitor authorizations and participant progress
• assist individuals and families with ACCES-VR and OPWDD processes
• coordinate referrals and maintain relationships with counselors, care managers, families, employers, and referral sources
• document services and outcomes
• participate in supervision, program reviews, and quality and compliance activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vocational program specialist

new york ny

community living corporation

vocational rehabilitation

employment services

article 16

acces-vr

opwdd

job development

supported employment

$30–$40 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Performance includes both direct-service productivity and program growth, with follow-through from referral through service and outcome.

About the employer

Community Living Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.