Part-Time Youth Education & Employment Specialist

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) invites applications for a half-time Supported Education Employment Specialist to support OnTrackNY's school and work goals in Washington Heights, NYC.

Responsibilities include engaging participants, delivering job development and search services, meeting families and schools, helping with resumes, tracking progress, and documenting services within a team-based CSC model. Bachelor’s degree required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience providing employment or education services preferred.
• One year of experience working with adolescents and/or adults diagnosed with mental illness preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants to establish trusting relationships for school or employment.
• Provide job development and job search assistance.
• Spend substantial time in the community meeting participants at home, work, school, or in public spaces.
• Meet with school personnel and potential employers.
• Assist participants with creating or updating resumes and job applications.

Skills

Employment services experience

Experience with mental illness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) invites applications for a half-time Supported Education Employment Specialist to support OnTrackNY's school and work goals in Washington Heights, NYC.

Responsibilities include engaging participants, delivering job development and search services, meeting families and schools, helping with resumes, tracking progress, and documenting services within a team-based CSC model. Bachelor’s degree required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.