Employment Specialist

Community Access; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide essential employment support to individuals in mental health recovery. This role focuses on job preparation, development, and retention coaching, ensuring participants achieve success in their chosen fields. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to the values of Community Access and experience in mental health services. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in mental health services.
• Personal lived experience with mental health concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provides person-centered employment support including job preparation and placement.
• Develops community employer connections for participants.

Skills

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Documentation Skills

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Base pay range

$26.99/hr - $26.99/hr

Founded in 1974, Community Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).

Program/Department Description

Howie the Harp Advocacy Center programs are rooted in the value of Peer expertise in recovery and self-determination, and the Center is run by professionals who have lived experience with mental health concerns and identify as Peers. Through the Peer Training Program, Assisted Competitive Employment Program (ACE), and other initiatives, the Center provides training, internship experience, job placement assistance and support, and continuing education services. The ACE program offers Supported Employment services, utilizing the evidence-based model, Individual Placement and Support (IPS), for people in mental health recovery. Employment support is based on the goals and preferences of participants, working in collaboration with their recovery team. This service is free of charge, with a maximum stay of 24 months per participant.

Overview

The Employment Specialist provides person-centered employment support including job preparation, search, development, placement, and retention coaching to ACE participants. The role involves developing community employer connections and supporting participants in achieving employment success and satisfaction in their chosen fields.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• A commitment to the philosophy, mission, and values of Community Access and Howie The Harp Advocacy Center.
• The ability to foster empathic, professional, and respectful relationships.
• Strong computer, organizational, and documentation skills.
• At least two years of experience in mental health services, preferably employment or rehabilitation settings.
• Personal lived experience with mental health concerns; NYS OMH Peer Specialist certification or willingness to obtain within six months preferred.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by OMH.
• Howie The Harp Peer Training Program graduate or training/group facilitation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of benefits, entitlements, or work incentives preferred.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply at www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Women, People of Color, and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim for at least 51% of our employees to have personal experience with mental health services. More info at www.communityaccess.org.