Case Assistant

The Jewish Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community! As a Vocational Specialist, you will play a crucial role in empowering individuals through supported employment programs. Your work will involve assessing clients' skills, helping them connect with job opportunities, and providing ongoing support to ensure their success in the workplace. This position offers a unique chance to collaborate with community partners and celebrate the strengths of diverse populations. If you're passionate about helping others thrive and possess strong communication and job development skills, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in social services or job development is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are necessary for job functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
• Conduct vocational assessments to match consumers with jobs.
• Provide follow-along services to sustain employment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Job Development

Vocational Assessment

Networking

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

2020 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11223, USA Req #25180

Friday, March 7, 2025

Make a bigger difference

PURPOSE

The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person-centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, instill hope, and strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The PROS Vocational Specialist carries out the services of the supported employment program by assisting participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment in integrated job settings. The services are provided using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, which emphasizes the individual’s choice without requiring prerequisites or “readiness”.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate and educate consumers, families, colleagues, and community partners about the principles and procedures of supported employment.
• Conduct initial and ongoing vocational assessments, identifying consumers’ interests, strengths, skills, abilities, and unique set of challenges towards the goal of matching them with jobs.
• Assist consumers in job development, job match, networking, and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with their needs and interests.
• Help consumers obtain competitive employment in integrated job settings.
• Provide individualized follow-along services in the community to assist consumers in sustaining employment.
• Develop jobs in the community; reach out to and engage potential employers.
• Provide education and support to employers, as agreed upon by the consumer, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with the employer.
• Provide services to consumers individually and in groups.
• Provide outreach services as necessary to consumers when they appear to disengage from services.
• Participate as part of the PROS service delivery team to coordinate and integrate vocational services into recovery and rehabilitation services.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Track and analyze supported employment outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION PREFERRED:

• Related social services and/or job development experience
• GED/HS Diploma
• Basic computer skills
• Spanish speaking

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Prior experience with electronic health records and Microsoft Office

VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:

• The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to travel independently using public transportation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• The majority of services are provided in the community, with less time spent in office-based work.
• While the offices of the Jewish Board are accessible in accordance with the ADA, the sites to which staff may need to travel may or may not be.
• To perform the essential functions of this job the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot, and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.
• To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (60% of the time) and stand (20% of the time), and travel to and from appointments using public or private transportation options (20% of the time).
• Risks/hazards associated with the position are those which may be encountered traveling around New York City.

We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This applies with respect to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, termination, assignments, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, without regard to any protected classifications, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Any employees who need assistance to perform their job duties because of a physical or mental condition should contact human resources.