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Access: Supports For Living Employment Specialist in Mt. Vernon, New York
Employment Specialist
Location: Mt. Vernon, NY, United StatesDate Posted: May 16, 2024
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Hours:Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm with flexibility including some weekends
Location: Mount Vernon, NY
Rate of Pay:$27.47
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES :
This position will utilize the evidence based model of Individual Placement and Su pport (IPS) Employment services to assist adults with mental health conditions to obtain employment who are enrolled in TGCW’s Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) programs.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :
Job development
Benefits counseling
Rapid job search
Job coaching
Follow along supports/ongoing job support
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
Complete monthly data reports .
P articipate in staff meetings.
Attend trainings (IPS, CORE, ACT, NYESS and agency training)
Collaborate with ACT team Vocational Specialist and CORE PSR staff.
Ticket to Work documentation .
Enter data and reporting in NYESS system.
Document contacts in electronic record system
Assignments may be determined at a future date
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES :
Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi- task
Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor Degree in human services.
Vocational Rehabilitation Experience a Plus
Driver’s license required
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
Able to work in open space floor plan
Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
Must be able to move in tight spaces
Occasional lifting of > 5 + pounds (carry backpack with laptop and notebook)
Percent of Travel: 60% in the community.
The Guidance Center of Westchester is an EEO employer-EEO, AAE, M/F/V/D
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