Employment Specialist - ACT

Access: Supports for Living•Nanuet, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Employment Specialist within an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. ACT is an evidence-based practice that provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness (SMI), some of whom also have co-occurring substance use disorders. The ACT team is mobile and multi-disciplinary, meeting participants in their residences and community settings. The Employment Specialist will utilize the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to help individuals obtain and maintain employment and educational goals, providing person-centered vocational support in the community and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team for 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.