Employment Support Specialist

Goodwill NYNJ; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous time-off policy

Health, wellness, and financial资源

Robust health benefits including med/d

Retirement matching programs and com

Résumé du poste

Goodwill NYNJ in Harlem, NY is seeking an Employment Support Specialist to work within a PROS program, providing rehabilitation and vocational supports including assessments, counseling, referrals, and job development for individuals with serious mental illness.

You will manage a caseload, run groups, coordinate with external providers, and support clients with resume building and interview skills, in a person-centered, recovery-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• BA in related field required.
• Prefer 2 years of vocational experience with a SPMI/MICA population.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• Understanding of Evidence Based Practices and IPS.
• Bilingual/bicultural a plus.

Responsabilités

• Maintain caseload of up to 20 participants.
• Administer complete assessments, bi-weekly meetings, progress notes, and individualized treatment plans.
• Administer vocational assessments for participants with employment goals.
• Develop individualized vocational plans with participants, provide individual counseling and facilitate vocational groups.
• Assist participants with soft-skills development to support job retention and basic expectations.
• Assist with resume creation and interview skills development.
• Complete data entry reflecting IPS data at the program.
• Develop relationships with employers for job development and connecting participants to employers.
• Collaborate with collaterals and external providers for ongoing care and retention of employment.
• Provide referrals to outside vocational/educational services such as ACCES-VR.
• Provide assistance with job development and job search.
• Provide job coaching as needed to assist with job retention.
• Participate in team meetings to coordinate vocational and other services.
• Facilitate 6-8 groups a week.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

IPS experience

Evidence Based Practices

Bilingual

Formation

BA in related field

Description du poste

Location

Harlem, NY

General Purpose

The Employment Support Specialist working within a PROS program provides rehabilitation and vocationalsupportsto the PROS Community. Vocational supportsincludes: vocational assessments, counseling, referrals, job search assistance or job development and job coaching, individualand groupcounseling along with other direct services related to the treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in a person-centered, recovery-oriented environment.This will be carried out as indicated by NYS OMH Part 512 Regulationsand Medicaid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain caseload of up to 20 participants
• Administer complete assessments, bi-weekly meetings, progress notes, and individualized treatment plans
• Administer vocational assessments for participants with employmentangoal.
• Develop individualized vocational plans with participants, provide individual counseling and facilitate vocational groups as needed to help them reach their vocational goals
• Assist program participants with soft-skills development to support job retention. prepare for basic job expectations such as handling stress/anxiety.
• Assist program participants with resume creation and interview skills development
• Complete data entry to reflect Individual Placement and Support (IPS) data at the program
• Develop relationships with employers for job development and in connecting participants to potential employers
• Collaborate with participants' collaterals and external providers for ongoing care and/or support in retention of employment
• Provide referrals to appropriate outside vocational/educational services such as ACCES-VR
• Provide assistance with job development and job search
• Provide job coaching as needed to assist with job retention
• Participate in team meetings to ensure coordination of vocational and other services
• Facilitate 6-8 groups a week
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA in related field
• Prefer 2 years of vocational experience with a SPMI/MICA population
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent computer literacy skills
• Understanding of Evidence Based Practices and experience with IPS, Person Centered Planning, and/or working with individuals with Mental Illness
• Bilingual/bicultural a plus

What We Offer

• Generous time-off policy to use when you need it.
• Health, wellness, and financial resources to help you achieve your personal goals.
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and company-sponsored life insurance.
• Retirement matching programs and contributions.
• Transit and commuter benefits.