OnTrack NY Employment Specialist
About The Position
OnTrack NY is an early intervention, evidence-based first episode psychosis clinical outpatient program. The program focuses on shared decision-making and education while supporting individuals to remove barriers to achieving their goals. Services include linkage and support within the community, with a focus on understanding the needs of enrolled individuals. The program also provides extensive community contact and outreach, emphasizing education, outreach, and shared decision-making. The Employment Specialist is expected to spend 60% of their time in the community, engaging in outreach, creating contacts with schools and employers, and meeting individuals outside the office. Responsibilities include providing support, resources, and education regarding schooling needs and expectations, and facilitating linkages to education and employment opportunities.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree in mental health, social services or business
- Ability to work as an effective team player
- Ability to achieve employment outcomes is essential
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people with a serious mental illness is preferred
- Experience providing employment services is preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct job development and job search activities
- Assist in employability skill development
- Assist in interview and resume preparedness
- Assist clients in obtaining employment
- Provide individualized support
- Assist clients in maintaining employment
- Provide benefits counseling with assistance of benefits counselor
- Provide education to family members and employers
- Negotiate job accommodations when needed
- Work collaboratively with team members to achieve employment outcomes
- Explore schooling options
- Advocacy with school officials and teachers
- Providing liaison support as needed
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
