Workforce Vocational Specialist

• Provide community-based support ensuring service delivery is matched to each individuals unique needs.
• Assist participants in sustaining integrated competitive employment through regular contacts.
• Develop strategies to identify and address barriers of securing and maintaining employment.
• Advocate for and help implement reasonable accommodations in collaboration with employers and participants.
• Provide rapid re-employment support including updated job searches and application assistance.
• Assist participants in navigating benefits and work incentives to ensure financial stability during employment.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all participant interactions.
• Complete and update Vocational Assessments Individualized Employment Plans and progress notes in accordance with OMH standards.
• Utilize the New York Employment Services System (NYESS) for data entry progress tracking and reporting.

• Bachelors degree in social work psychology human services or a related field required.
• (Associates degree with 2 years of relevant experience may be considered).

• 1-2 years of experience in human services vocational coaching or working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experience working directly with individuals in a supportive recovery-oriented capacity.

• Strong belief in the Employment First philosophy and the ability of individuals with SMI to work in competitive jobs.
• Ability to work independently in the community and manage a flexible schedule.
• Strong communication skills for building relationships with both participants and local business owners.
• Proficiency with digital documentation systems and Microsoft Office.

• This is a community-based position; significant time is spent in the field.
• Travel Requirement: Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle required for frequent travel to employer sites and community meetings.
• Background checks required due to work with vulnerable populations.
• Please apply at email resumes to: and indicate the Job title and location in the Subject line.

STEL Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE.) STEL Inc. complies with all applicable requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Title VII as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - Title I; New York State Human Rights Law; and all other applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.

STEL Inc. recruits hires trains transfers promotes discharges compensates and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race color religion age sex national origin/ancestry or disability unrelated to an individuals ability to perform the job.