Employment Specialist-ACT

Spring Valley, NV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Location: Nanuet NY
Hours: Mon-Fri
Salary: $27.47

We are seeking an ACT Employment Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. Using the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model this role helps adults living with serious mental illness obtain and maintain meaningful employment while supporting their overall recovery goals.

The Employment Specialist works in the community providing individualized vocational supports job coaching benefits counseling and follow-along services while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary ACT team to ensure integrated care.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain a caseload of 1215 participants and provide case management
Conduct intake assessments treatment planning and documentation
Develop employer relationships and conduct rapid job searches
Provide individualized job coaching and follow-along support to promote retention
Offer benefits counseling and guidance on employment impact on entitlements
Participate in team meetings trainings and crisis support/on-call rotation
Responsible for on-call shifts monitoring and responding to after-hours calls to the program emergency phone. Shifts are for one week at a time on a rotating basis.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Human Services or related field required
At least 1 year of vocational rehabilitation experience preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Excellent communication organizational and crisis management skills
Valid NYS drivers license required
Bilingual (Spanish Haitian Creole or Yiddish) a plus

Join a person-centered recovery-focused team helping individuals achieve their vocational and life goals in the community.

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DescriptionLocation: Nanuet NYHours: Mon-FriSalary: $27.47We are seeking an ACT Employment Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. Using the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model this role helps adults living with serious mental illness obtain and maint...