About this role
Program Services – Vocational Therapist (Vocational Coordinator) (Part-Time)
Locations: Primarily Flint with some travel to Novi, and Warren
Do you want to use your expertise to help individuals with brain injuries or developmental disabilities discover their potential and achieve meaningful employment? As the Vocational Therapist, you will support participants through individualized vocational planning, skills training, and evaluation—bridging therapeutic rehabilitation and competitive employment readiness.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate implementation of Individual Plans of Employment and vocational goals within vocational programs and community settings.
- Provide 1:1 and group-based Job Readiness and Soft Skills training, including resume development, interview preparation, workplace behavior, and communication.
- Conduct vocational testing and assessments such as the Holland’s Interest Inventory, WRAT, COPS/CAPS, and other standardized tools as appropriate.
- Deliver Benefits Counseling, Job Exploration Counseling, and Customized Employment services.
- Collaborate with program managers and case coordinators to identify participants ready to transition toward community-based employment.
- Assist in vocational program development, creating structured group curricula and documentation templates.
- Maintain detailed documentation and progress reports per state standards and program standards
- Market and build relationships with local employers and volunteer sites to expand placement and skill-building opportunities.
- Provide on-site coaching, mentoring, and workplace adjustment support to promote independence and job retention.
- Maintain compliance with safety and reporting standards; document incidents or participant concerns promptly.
- Collaborate with Direct Support Professionals and interdisciplinary team members to ensure consistent vocational supports across programs.
Qualifications
- Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field.
- CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) credential preferred (or eligibility in progress).
- Minimum 1 year of experience in vocational rehabilitation, brain injury, or developmental disability settings preferred.
- Knowledge of vocational evaluation tools and community employment processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and motivate participants.
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and ability to travel between program sites.
- Reliable, organized, and proactive with a passion for helping others reach their employment goals.
Position Details
- Status: Part-Time (approximately 20 hours per week to start, with potential to expand as referrals grow)
- Reports to: Program Director of Vocational and Day Services
Why Join Us?
- Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Purposeful work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Other facts
About Sevita
Homes and communities are where people thrive. We’ve held this belief since our founding in 1967 and have worked to make it reality for the thousands of individuals we serve. We continue that work today and are using innovation, technology, and collaboration across our organization to do more for more people.
Sevita is the leading provider of home and community-based specialty health care, with 40,000 employees proudly serving over 50,000 individuals. We believe that people can grow, learn, and be as independent as possible in the homes and communities where they live.
We serve adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals with complex care needs, people recovering from brain injury, seniors in need of everyday support, children in foster care, adults and children with autism spectrum disorders, and other individuals who may require care across a lifetime.
Our goal is to enable these individuals to be as independent as possible and to live and thrive in their communities. It’s what we’ve done for more than 50 years, and it’s what we continue to do today.
For us, it’s a calling. Because when you have a chance to make a difference in someone’s life, you take it. Our team has a passion for helping others grow, learn, and live their best life.
We meet people where they are and help them reach their full potential. At Sevita, it’s not just a job. It’s about seeing others for who they are, and understanding and meeting their needs and preferences.
An individual’s health and wellness goes beyond simply physical health – it’s behavioral supports and looking at social determinants of health, too. And we are right there, supporting the whole person, because every person has the right to live well.
What you'll do
- The Vocational Therapist will coordinate and facilitate the implementation of Individual Plans of Employment and vocational goals, providing both 1:1 and group-based training. They will also conduct vocational assessments and collaborate with team members to support participants in achieving meaningful employment.
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