Employment Specialist - ACT

Access Supports•Nanuet, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidenced-based practice that uses a person-centered and recovery-based approach to offer treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI), some of whom also have co-occurring substance use disorders. ACT supports individuals in reaching their self-identified recovery goals, including work and education. ACT services are provided by a mobile, multi-disciplinary team who meet at the program participant’s residence and in mutually agreed upon settings in the community. The ACT Employment Specialist will utilize the evidence-based model of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services to assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment and attaining educational goals. This role will deliver person-centered vocational support in the community, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure integrated care.

Requirements

Ability to work independently while functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Ability to build professional relationships with employers and clients.
Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, evidence-based practices, and recovery supports.
Ability to use electronic health record systems for documentation and other electronic systems for communication (e.g. email, Teams, Zoom, etc.).
Associate's Degree in related field required.
At least 1 year of vocational rehabilitation experience.
Valid NYS driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

Responsibilities

Provide work readiness skills to help individuals learn the soft skills needed to obtain/maintain employment.
Create resumes, review interviewing skills and provide career counseling.
Complete vocational assessments.
Provide benefits counseling and guidance on the impact of employment on entitlements.
Connect with local employers and advocate for clients.
Attend job fairs.
Conduct rapid job searches to support timely access to employment opportunities.
Deliver follow-along services and ongoing job support to promote job retention.
Complete timely and accurate progress notes for all participant and collateral contacts.
Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Make appropriate referrals to outside providers and community resources.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Complete monthly data reports to track outcomes and performance.
Participate in team and staff meetings.
Attend all trainings (IPS, ACT and agency specific).
Collaborate with the ACT Vocational Specialist and clinical staff.
Perform additional assignments as determined by the program or supervisor.