Vocational Specialist
Vocational Specialist
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
JOB DEFINITION:
Work with the CN Guidance FACT team to deliver services to those individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and whose needs have not been met by more traditional service delivery approaches.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelors degree or higher in social work psychology rehabilitation counseling or related field. Licensure with the NYS Education Department in a specific field is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Current New York State Drivers License
- Clean DMV Record
- Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two years experience working with the chronically mentally ill (Masters level) recommended. Three years experience working with the chronically mentally ill (Bachelors level) recommended. Competency in vocational rehabilitation must be demonstrated by at least one year of training and/or experience in integrated mental health and substance assessment and treatment or vocational assessment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for providing Assessment and Service Planning Quality Assurance and Improvement Processes Utilization Review incident reporting and coordination between ACT team(s) and other systems
- Engage in performing assessment case management handling crisis intervention and discharge planning
- Maintains case records and completing documentation on time and in a matter in compliance with federal state and agency regulations
- Provides direct telehealth facetoface and/or collateral services to members either in the FACT office or in the community in places and situations where problems arise
- Must be available (along with other members of the FACT team) on an as needed basis 24 hours a day 7 days a week including responsibility for oncall coverage
- Assists members in developing appropriate expectations from treatment
- Strengthens the ability of the member to understand and utilize therapy and find resources after treatment has ended through proper transition and discharge planning
- Exchanges information with other agencies that benefits the member or ensures compliance with regulations and coordination of services
- Utilizes and understands the value of supervision which increases practice skills promotes better services for the member and preserves accountability to the Agency
- Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decisionmaking and to keep clients informed of progress
- Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
- Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.
- Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
- Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
- Other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan 90 Employer Provided Benefit
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Long Term and Short Term Disability
- Legal Plan
- Dependent Care Expense Account
- Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- HRA
- Training programs including a Mentorship program
- Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Career growth and Promotional opportunities
- Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
5 Personal Days 1020 Vacation Days 12 Sick Days 12 Company Paid Holidaysyearly and so much more.
If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR CAROL OTERO at.
CN Guidance & Counseling Services inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and personcentered integrated clinical treatment counseling housing and support services.
- Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Placeyears in a row.
- Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
- Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference.
It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status citizenship national origin genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
