Employment Specialist

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment Specialist to join their dedicated team at a women's shelter in Manhattan. This role involves providing essential vocational services and consultation, advocating for clients' rights, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support individuals from diverse backgrounds. You will be instrumental in creating and revising service plans, ensuring clients receive the assistance they need to achieve their vocational goals. If you're passionate about making a difference and fostering individual potential, this opportunity offers a rewarding path in a supportive environment that values respect and integrity.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Credit Union Membership

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Generous Paid Vacations

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Ability to assist diverse adults and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Chart client services and create service plans.

Skills

Vocational Services

Team Collaboration

Client Advocacy

Regulatory Knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

MinUSD $40,760.00/Yr. MaxUSD $45,760.00/Yr.

Position Overview

S:US is seeking a Employment Specialist for our women's shelter located in Manhattan.

This position is located at 205 West 135 Street New York, NY 10030.

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

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. Visits 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.
• Advocating 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, to assist 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

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].

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