Employment Specialist ACT
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Job Location:
Queensbury, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 25 - 27
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Description
As an employment specialist for the ACT program you will support the employment needs for ACT enrolled participants in Warren Washington and Saratoga counties. You will help participants to identify interests and skills related to employment. You will provide services including preparation for employment job training developing community relationships with potential employers or vocational agencies and educating community employers about serious mental illness. You will report to the Director of ACT and will work onsite with community travel.
Responsibilities:
Engage individuals and establish trusting collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of employment in community job settings
Provide job development and job searching services directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on their caseload following the procedures of the individual placement and support approach to supported employment
Prioritize vocational skill and independent living skill development during routine client sessions.
Provide individualized support to assist participants in securing and maintaining employment
Support client needs surrounding insurance identification additional income and other related needs to encourage independent living and personal success.
Arrange access to benefits counseling and additional supports needed.
Share a caseload of approximately 48 adults (residing in Saratoga Warren and Washington Counties) with the ACT team members; responsible for the oversight and completion of their treatment planning clinical documentation charting and all necessary OMH ACT and Agency protocols.
Participate in daily meetings surrounding case reviews crisis intervention clinical formulation treatment planning and additional client/program needs.
Participate in the agency trainings that in turn support our clients needs as assigned by Director Must be willing to transport clients in the agency vehicles when applicable/appropriate.
Meet with employers to provide psychoeducation about serious mental illness and develop plan on how to best support clients and employers needs.
Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements and Education:
Bachelors degree OR high-school diploma/ GED and have at least six (6) months of direct care experience with individuals with serious mental illness
A valid NYS drivers license required.
Benefits
Health care package: medical dental and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work. Northern Rivers Family Services is committed to keeping a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and the clients we serve. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services you will be expected to perform your job in the safest possible manner and to acknowledge that safety is an important part of everyday performance. As an employee of Northern Rivers Family Services you will adhere to all safety procedures and take part in safety program activities
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
