Employment Specialist

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Specialist for its Harmonia Street Shelter in Manhattan. This role involves providing vital vocational services and consultation as part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. You will assist clients in various settings, ensuring their vocational goals are integrated into service plans. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds while working in a supportive environment that values respect and integrity. If you are passionate about helping others and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Credit Union

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Short-and-Long-Term Disability

Transportation Plan

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to assist adults of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational services as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Advocate for participant rights and preferences.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Min

USD $40,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $4,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

S:US is seeking a Employment Specialist for our Harmonia Street Shelter in Manhattan.

The Employment Specialist provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Location: 12 E. 31 Street New York, NY 10016

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies.
• Provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, visiting clients in their home and other settings as required.
• Familiar with OMH regulations.
• Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services.
• Provides aid and assistance through all phases of the vocational service provision.
• Perform routine clinical services as a member of the team.
• Responsible for charting client services.
• Responsible for the vocational portion or all of creating the service plan.
• Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services with the tasks of all team members.
• Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change.
• Advocate for the rights and preferences of the participant whenever possible.
• Responsible for creating a monthly spreadsheet with names of tenants and their employment status.
• Follow up quarterly with all employed tenants.
• Assist with making monthly contact with tenants as needed.
• Participate in bi-weekly meetings.
• Participate in monthly supervision to address any work-related tasks or concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, assisting adults of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Evening hours are required.

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company Overview

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

ID

2023-13591