Mental Health Employment Specialist

Transitional Services for New York, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY) is a not-for-profit mental health organization in New York City. The Employment Service Coordinator supports PROS participants, helping them identify and achieve work goals within the community.

Responsibilities include caseload management, assessments, and job placement support. Requires advanced MH education or applicable credentials and ability to travel by public transport; full-time role in Jamaica, NY with $42,000/year salary.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or CASAC required for Employment Service Coordinator.
• One year of mental health setting experience with a Bachelor's/Associate's degree, or two years with a HS diploma.
• Must be able to travel independently by public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of participants.
• Complete paperwork, statistics and correspondence per agency guidelines.
• Conduct assessments and develop employment interventions.
• Provide individual and group services and job coaching.
• Coordinate with community agencies and job placements.
• Assist with NYESS clearance and data entry.

Skills

Communication

Assessment skills

Job coaching

Negotiation

Caseload management

Education

Master's Degree or CASAC

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School Diploma with 2 years MH experience

Job description

Transitional Services for New York, Inc. (TSINY) is a not-for-profit mental health organization in New York City. The Employment Service Coordinator supports PROS participants, helping them identify and achieve work goals within the community.

Responsibilities include caseload management, assessments, and job placement support. Requires advanced MH education or applicable credentials and ability to travel by public transport; full-time role in Jamaica, NY with $42,000/year salary.