Field-Based ISP Employment Specialist – Mental Health

The Neighborhood Center, Inc.; City of Utica (NY); Hybrid; USD 42.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Zusammenfassung

The Neighborhood Center, Inc. in Utica, NY seeks an ISP Employment Specialist to support individuals with mental illness in meeting employment goals and achieving financial security. The role emphasizes off-site community engagement and collaboration with employers, with a strong person-centered approach.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and the chance to work with a caring, supportive team committed to helping families thrive in the region.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess valid New York State Driver’s License and have transportation.
• Staff must be at least 18 years of age.
• Six (6) months of personal or professional experience in human services.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma and at least one year of experience working with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses.

Aufgaben

• Spend at least 65% of work hours off-site, in the community and locations not limited to ACCES-VR.
• Work closely with colleagues to coordinate job development activities.
• Partner with local employers to place individuals in positions for successful employment.
• Attend trainings to provide benefits counseling for individuals in rehabilitation programs.
• Attend NYESS trainings and document in the system as required.
• Provide members with time-unlimited, individualized follow-along support.
• Engage in person-centered planning to identify job preferences.

Kenntnisse

Community resources knowledge

Organizational skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Experience with community agencies

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

The Neighborhood Center, Inc. in Utica, NY seeks an ISP Employment Specialist to support individuals with mental illness in meeting employment goals and achieving financial security. The role emphasizes off-site community engagement and collaboration with employers, with a strong person-centered approach.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and the chance to work with a caring, supportive team committed to helping families thrive in the region.