Community Employment Specialist (IPS) – Make Real Impact

Access: Supports for Living; Nanuet (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living in Nanuet, NY seeks an ACT Employment Specialist to help individuals with serious mental illness find and sustain employment using IPS-based vocational services. The role focuses on community-based job search, resume development, interview coaching, and ongoing support in partnership with an interdisciplinary team.

This full-time position emphasizes person-centered care and coordinated support to improve employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide work readiness skills to help individuals 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 contacts.
• Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Make referrals to outside providers and community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.

Job description

Access: Supports for Living in Nanuet, NY seeks an ACT Employment Specialist to help individuals with serious mental illness find and sustain employment using IPS-based vocational services. The role focuses on community-based job search, resume development, interview coaching, and ongoing support in partnership with an interdisciplinary team.

This full-time position emphasizes person-centered care and coordinated support to improve employment outcomes.