Employment Specialist

Millbrook, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Location: Millbrook NY

Rate of Pay: $21

Hours: M-F 830 am to 5 pm

Travel Time 50%

We offer a comprehensive benefit package; tuition assistance; generous amount of PTO.

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their career goals Join our PROS Program as an Employee Specialist! Were looking for a team player whos motivated to make a difference and help clients reach meaningful employment outcomes.

PROS (Personal Recovery Oriented Services) is a Community Rehabilitation program to support individuals with a history of serious mental illness. Our goal is to assist individuals in acquiring and maintaining skills and supports to live successfully in their communities. These include: wellness self-management benefits and financial management leisure planning and skill development to manage symptoms and practice life skills. This program offers intensive rehabilitation services to assist individuals in obtaining specific life roles and to reduce the risk of relapse hospitalization loss of housing or involvement with the criminal justice system. Extensive research has proven that consistent and meaningful employment has been a key factor in determining the social determinants of health.

What Youll Do:

Support clients in job search skill development and career planning
Conduct community job development and employer outreach
Facilitate small employment-focused groups
Collaborate with treatment teams and employers to ensure success
Maintain accurate data and reports

What Were Looking For:

Experience with individuals with mental illness preferred
Strong communication organization and teamwork skills
Comfortable working independently and in the community
Valid Drivers License required
Associates degree in mental health social services or business preferred.

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DescriptionLocation: Millbrook NYRate of Pay: $21Hours: M-F 830 am to 5 pmTravel Time 50%We offer a comprehensive benefit package; tuition assistance; generous amount of PTO.Are you passionate about helping others achieve their career goals Join our PROS Program as an Employee Specialist! Were looki...