Employment Support Specialist

Goodwill NYNJ•New York, NY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Support Specialist works within a PROS program to provide rehabilitation and vocational supports to the PROS community. Supports include vocational assessments and counseling, referrals, job-search assistance or job development, job coaching, individual and group counseling, and other direct services for people with serious and persistent mental illness in a person-centered, recovery-oriented environment. Services are provided in accordance with NYS OMH Part 512 Regulations and Medicaid requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
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.

Nice To Haves

Two years of vocational experience with a SPMI/MICA population preferred.
Bilingual/bicultural skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of up to 20 participants.
Complete assessments, biweekly meetings, progress notes, and individualized treatment plans.
Administer vocational assessments for participants with an employment goal.
Develop individualized vocational plans with participants, provide individual counseling, and facilitate vocational groups as needed to support their vocational goals.
Assist participants with soft-skills development to support job retention, including preparing for basic job expectations such as handling stress and anxiety.
Assist participants with resume creation and interview skills development.
Enter data reflecting Individual Placement and Support (IPS) data at the program.
Develop relationships with employers to support job development and connect participants to potential employers.
Collaborate with participants’ collaterals and external providers for ongoing care and support with employment retention.
Refer participants to appropriate outside vocational or educational services, such as ACCES-VR.
Assist with job development and job search.
Provide job coaching as needed to assist with job retention.
Participate in team meetings to coordinate vocational and other services.
Facilitate 6–8 groups per week.
Perform other duties as assigned.