employment specialist

Acacia Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a visionary nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through integrated care. As an Employment Specialist, you will empower individuals with severe mental illness by providing essential services that help them achieve their educational and career aspirations. This role involves collaborating with community resources, conducting assessments, and supporting clients in their journey towards employment. With a commitment to cultural diversity and a collaborative environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate about community service and have a strong background in behavioral health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in Mental or Behavioral Health required.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group services to adults with severe mental illness.
• Conduct assessments to develop service plans for vocational goals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Associate Degree in Related Field

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico.

Under supervision of the PROS Program Director, the Employment Specialist position will adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations set forth by NYSOMH to ensure patient safety and compliance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job. This position includes no managerial or supervisory responsibilities. The salary is $45,000/annually.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide individual and group services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness aimed at assisting them in achieving their educational and career goals.
2. Provision of services that are OMH compliant and in line with PROS Standards of Care.
3. Maintaining collaborative and compliant documentation that meets OMH and organizational expectations.
4. Develop and maintain a wide range of community-based resources to provide training, education, and employment opportunities.
5. Conduct initial assessments of educational and vocational needs to develop a preliminary plan of service in the area of vocational and educational goals.
6. Evaluate individuals' abilities, interests, and goals using tests, records, interviews, and professional sources.
7. Ensure all HRA, SSI, and other requirements regarding employability and work readiness are met.
8. Actively participate on an interdisciplinary team.
9. Provide post-placement support services to participants who are employed or in training.
10. Complete all paperwork requirements and statistical reporting to ensure program compliance with applicable intergovernmental oversight agencies.
11. Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
12. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and workshops, in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum of one (1) year experience in a Mental or Behavioral Health environment required.
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in community-based setting (e.g. sales and marketing).
3. Associate degree in related field required.
4. Bachelor's degree preferred.
5. Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) prior to hire date.
6. Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.
7. Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.
8. Must be able to multitask with strong organizational skills.
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form.
10. Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity.
11. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality.

Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer.