Department: Ke Ola Pono Position: Vocational Specialist
Reports to: Ke Ola Pono Coordinator Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
Date: December 2023
Schedule: Flexible day and swing schedule
JOB SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of the Ke Ola Pono Coordinator, designs, develops and implements a wide range of client education and vocational rehabilitation activities beginning from assisting clients with accessing benefits while in treatment and then building their skills in financial independence as they transition through the continuum and begin employment.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in educational/vocational counseling preferred. Bachelor's degree in a related counseling field with at least one-year vocational counseling experience is required. Requires leadership abilities, effective verbal and written communication skills, maturity, insight and sound judgment. Should be able to demonstrate professional level instructional skills, including planning, presentation and evaluation. Personal vehicle and valid Hawaii State driver license required.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Able to meet basic standards of physical, mental health, and communication demands. Specified by State and/or professional accreditation standards applicable to this agency. Initial/Annual criminal background check, pre-employment, annual physical examination, CPR/first aid, TB test, and driver abstract compliance with agency policy are required.