O.L.V. Human Services
Posted Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Job Summary The Vocational Specialist/Student Placement provides support to individuals with barriers to employment and education attainment in their community. The Vocational Specialist/Student Placement will support the individual in achieving their employment and educational goals in a person-centred manner through refinement of skills such as communication, self-care, socialisation, personal adjustment, and relationship development.
Essential Job Duties
Provide support to promote the development and growth of employability, during training, job development and on the job.
Form and maintain relationships with participants, community employers, and partners.
Develop, plan, and facilitate vocational workshops.
Working knowledge of job market, post-secondary resources, community resources and public transportation.
Use of observational and standardized evaluations to support in creating a career pathway and make meaningful recommendations for vocational success.
Written communication skills for documentation, articulation of progress toward individual goals and observations/ interactions.
Model professional work skills, including care of equipment, materials and property.
Professionally represent OLV Human Services in our community consistent with agency Values.
Complies with all federal and state regulations and agency policies pertaining to HIPAA, false claims, whistleblower policies, and all others.
Work individually with participants to promote the development and growth of independent living skills, job readiness, educational exploration and self-advocacy in a work or academic setting.
Provide direct support to job-seekers with barriers to employment in all stages of an employment process. This includes job development, on-the-job support and retention support.
Provide training and work readiness services in community employment settings.
Proficiency in navigating and demonstrating use of technology for vocational development. This includes job applications, cloud-based programs, mobile technology and internet safety. Further proficiency in remote engagement tools (video conferencing) is expected.
Any other relevant functions identified by Program Director.
Skills
Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Consistency and Reliability: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Active Listening: Provide services in a person-centered manner; demonstrate professional empathy and patience.
Advocacy Skills
Creative approach to problem-solving: Ability to navigate the internet and basic computer operations; Organizational and time management skills.
Minimum Education/Experience Required Must be enrolled in an appropriate college program aligned with this student placement
License/Registration/ Certifications Required Valid NYS Driver’s License
Training Requirements N/A
Physical Requirements The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, good vision. The frequent physical demands of the position are repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.
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Job Summary The Vocational Specialist/Student Placement provides support to individuals with barriers to employment and education attainment in their community. The Vocational Specialist/Student Placement will support the individual in achieving their employment and educational goals in a person-centred manner through refinement of skills such as communication, self-care, socialisation, personal adjustment, and relationship development.
Essential Job Duties
Provide support to promote the development and growth of employability, during training, job development and on the job.
Form and maintain relationships with participants, community employers, and partners.
Develop, plan, and facilitate vocational workshops.
Working knowledge of job market, post-secondary resources, community resources and public transportation.
Use of observational and standardized evaluations to support in creating a career pathway and make meaningful recommendations for vocational success.
Written communication skills for documentation, articulation of progress toward individual goals and observations/ interactions.
Model professional work skills, including care of equipment, materials and property.
Professionally represent OLV Human Services in our community consistent with agency Values.
Complies with all federal and state regulations and agency policies pertaining to HIPAA, false claims, whistleblower policies, and all others.
Work individually with participants to promote the development and growth of independent living skills, job readiness, educational exploration and self-advocacy in a work or academic setting.
Provide direct support to job-seekers with barriers to employment in all stages of an employment process. This includes job development, on-the-job support and retention support.
Provide training and work readiness services in community employment settings.
Proficiency in navigating and demonstrating use of technology for vocational development. This includes job applications, cloud-based programs, mobile technology and internet safety. Further proficiency in remote engagement tools (video conferencing) is expected.
Any other relevant functions identified by Program Director.
Skills
Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Consistency and Reliability: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Active Listening: Provide services in a person-centered manner; demonstrate professional empathy and patience.
Advocacy Skills
Creative approach to problem-solving: Ability to navigate the internet and basic computer operations; Organizational and time management skills.
Minimum Education/Experience Required Must be enrolled in an appropriate college program aligned with this student placement
License/Registration/ Certifications Required Valid NYS Driver’s License
Training Requirements N/A
Physical Requirements The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, good vision. The frequent physical demands of the position are repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination. The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.
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