Employment Support Specialist

1 week ago

Brooklyn, NY, United States Goodwill Industries Of Greater New York Full time

Reports to: Program Director

General Purpose:

The Employment Support Specialist working within a PROS program provides rehabilitation and vocational supports to the PROS Community. Vocational supports includes: vocational assessments, counseling, referrals, job search assistance or job development, and job coaching, individual and group counseling along with other direct services related to the treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness in a person-centered, recovery-oriented environment. This will be carried out as indicated by NYS OMH Part 512 Regulations and Medicaid requirements.

Responsibilities included but not limited to:

  • Maintain caseload of up to 20 participants
  • Administer and complete assessments, bi-weekly meetings, progress notes, and individualized treatment plans
  • Administer vocational assessments for participants with employment an goal.
  • Develop individualized vocational plans with participants, provide individual counseling and facilitate vocational groups as needed to help them reach their vocational goals
  • Assist program participants with soft-skills development to support job retention. prepare for basic job expectations such as handling stress/anxiety.
  • Assist program participants with resume creation and interview skills development
  • Provide referrals to appropriate outside vocational/educational services such as ACCES-VR
  • Provide assistance with job development and job search
  • Provide job coaching as needed to assist with job retention
  • Participate in team meetings to ensure coordination of vocational and other services
  • Facilitate 6-8 groups a week
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:
  • BA in related field
  • Prefer 2 years of vocational experience with a SPMI/MICA population
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent computer literacy skills
  • Understanding of Evidence-Based Practices and experience with IPS, Person Centered Planning, and/or working with individuals with Mental Illness
  • Bilingual/bicultural a plus

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