PROS Employment Specialist

Gateway-Hudson-Valley; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement

Job summary

Gateway Hudson Valley is seeking a vocational counselor to support individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment in the community, within the PROS program. You will help develop Individual Recovery and Job Search Plans, facilitate trainings, and coordinate services to overcome employment barriers.

The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining confidential records, and providing on-site and off-site trainings to empower clients toward competitive employment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with one year in human services preferred
• Associate’s degree with two years related experience accepted
• High school diploma with three years related experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals to develop an Individual Recovery Plan and Job Search Plan.
• Identify barriers and supports needed to obtain employment.
• Provide job search training: resumes, applications, interviews.
• Deliver benefits counseling to explain employment impact on benefits.
• Maintain client records and documentation to support Medicaid billable services.
• Provide transportation and refer non-work related services as needed.

Skills

Communication

Case management

Documentation

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Associate’s degree in related field

High school diploma

Job description

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people’s lives.Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.Rate of pay commensurate with years of experience in position at GHV in position.We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTOPOSITION SUMMARYTo function as part of the PROS team as a facilitator and a vocational counselor, to support individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment in the community. Assists in accessing the services necessary to achieve their vocational goals. Responsible for developing employment opportunities, preparing individuals for employment and provide on-site/off-site training, facilitation vocational groups in the PROS program and in developing vocational curriculum.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESFunction as a member of the PROS team in the program.Collaborate with individuals to develop an Individual Recovery Plan and Job Search Plan. Develop strategies to implement objectives identified in the Individual Recovery Plan and Job Search Plan.Identify potential employment barriers, clarify short term goals and identify the services and supports/ accommodations individual will require to choose, obtain and maintain employment a minimum of two times per month.Be present for any and all community networking opportunities.Assess individual’s job seeking skills and provide job seeking skills training: locating employment opportunities, resume writing, completing job applications, employment interviewing.Provide benefits counseling to ensure that individuals are informed of how employment will affect benefits.Upon job placement, Provide on-going assessment of individuals’ levels of skill performance as they relate to maintaining employment and, as needed, implement training intervention based on the demands explicit and implicit of the work role and site.Provide disclosure and accommodation counseling and maintain contact with employer as necessary.Facilitate psychiatric rehabilitation groups including:Wellness self-management services designed to develop or improve individual’s personal coping skillsBasic living skills training designed to improve individual’s ability to perform the basic skills critical to his/her recovery.Goal setting and vocational exploration classes to help support and maintain competitive employment.Other skill trainings as requestedComplete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner including: individualized goal-oriented service plans, progress notes, and other required documentation to support medical necessity of services for Medicaid billable services and per all other OMH and agency regulations and requirements. Maintain confidentiality of client records.Provide service to and maintain caseloads for:Individuals seeking to obtain and maintain employmentIndividuals with severe and persistent mental illness attending PROS programProvide Individual Placement Services (IPS) including internship and job development services.Provide Ongoing Rehabilitation Support (ORS) services to support individuals in overcoming barriers related to their mental health disorder that may affect job retention.Maintain electronic case records in a timely manner and complying with OMH and Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.Collaborate with team members in interdisciplinary team setting.Maintain communication with referral sources, treatment team and other interested parties, as indicated.Provide transportation to individuals, as needed.Provide information and referrals for non-work related services.Provide crisis intervention, as needed.*Driving required*Responsibilities may change as organizational needs dictate. The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:Bachelor’s degree plus one year experience in human services or a related field preferredAssociate’s degree and two years related experience acceptedHigh school diploma and three years related experience acceptedWORKING CONDITIONSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed per ADA standards.Must be able to sit or stand for 8 hours/dayMust be able to bend down or kneel occasionally (1-2 times/week)Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers with full range of motionDrivingREGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.Background checks are required.We are an EEO/AA employer.