Employment Specialist - ACT

About the role

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. You'll Be Part Of a Team That Is Clear about expectationsSupportive and accountableFocused on outcomes that matter to people.

Responsibilities

• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidenced-based practice that uses a person-centered and recovery-based approach to offer treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals that have been diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI).
• Utilize the evidence-based model of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services to assist individuals to obtain and maintain employment and attain educational goals.
• Deliver person-centered vocational support in the community, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure integrated care.
• Provide work readiness skills to help individuals learn the soft skills needed to obtain/maintain employment.
• Create resumes, review interviewing skills and provide career counseling.
• Complete vocational assessments.
• Benefits counseling and guidance on the impact of employment on entitlements.
• Connect with local employers and advocate for clients.
• Attend job fairs.
• Conduct rapid job searches to support timely access to employment opportunities.
• Deliver follow-along services and ongoing job support to promote job retention.
• Complete timely and accurate progress notes for all participant and collateral contacts.
• Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Make appropriate referrals to outside providers and community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Ability to work independently while functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with employers and clients.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, evidence-based practices, and recovery supports.
• Ability to use electronic health record systems for documentation and other electronic systems for communication (e.g. email, Teams, Zoom, etc.).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred, Associate’s Degree in related field required.
• At least 1 year of vocational rehabilitation experience.
• Valid NYS driver’s license required.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

Physical Characteristics

• Must be able to move throughout the workday and meet individuals served in the community.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods while using a computer.
• Able to work in an open-space office setting in close proximity to co-workers (within 3 feet).
• Able to work in open space floor plan.
• Occasional lifting of more than 5 lbs. (e.g., carrying backpack with laptop and materials).