Employment Support Specialist

Goodwill NYNJ•New York, NY

21d•$45,000 - $47,000

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills.
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 abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

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