Vocational Specialist

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

sus.com is seeking a Vocational Specialist in New York, NY. The role involves providing vocational services as part of a multi-disciplinary team, which includes visiting clients in various settings. Candidates should have a BA in psychology or social work and two years of experience working with seriously mentally ill individuals.

Excellent communication skills and proficiency in MS Word and Excel are necessary. The position emphasizes advocating for participants' rights and developing individualized vocational service plans.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience working with seriously mentally ill individuals under supervision.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws applicable to treatment programs.
• Familiarity with OMH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational services as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Visit clients in their homes and other settings.
• Create and manage the vocational service plan.
• Advocate for participants' rights and preferences.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Research skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BA degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Min

USD $55,000.00 / Yr.

Max

USD $60,000.00 / Yr.

Position Overview

The Vocational Specialist provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies
• Provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Visits clients in their home and other settings required.
• Familiar with OMH regulations
• Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services
• Provides aid and assistance through all phases of the vocational service provision
• Performing routine clinical services as a member of the team
• Responsible for charting client services
• Responsible for vocational portion or all of creating the service plan
• Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services with the tasks of all the team members
• Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change
• Advocating for the rights and preferences of the participant whenever possible
• Responsible for creating a monthly spreadsheet with names of tenants and their employment status
• Follow-up quarterly with all employed tenants
• Assist with making monthly contact with tenant as needed
• Participate in bi-weekly monthly meeting
• Participate in monthly supervision to address any work-related tasks or concerns
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• BA degree in psychology, social work, or related field preferred.
• Must have two or more years’ experience working with persons who are seriously persistently mentally ill under the supervision of a certified rehabilitation counselor.
• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel.
• Ability to research material via the internet.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Valid driver’s license is a plus, but not required.
• Experience working with different populations preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.

Location

In Person

ID

2025-17532

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].