Employment Specialist - Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

About the role

RiseWell Community Services is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to join the Clinical Department. This is a mobile position where travel is required between both Suffolk and Nassau County. The home office to report to would be West Babylon.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model for individuals enrolled in ACT and CORE services.
• Responsible for vocational and career assessment.
• Benefits counseling.
• Job development and placement.
• Job retention support for individuals with mental health diagnoses.
• Spend a minimum of 50% of work hours off-site, in the community, participating in job development activities.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of professional or personal experience in human services.
• Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health, and a Clean NYS Driver’s License required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM App Subscription
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules are available.