Mental Health Program Specialist II
About The Position
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a Mental Health Program Specialist II for the NYS Office of Mental Health’s New York Employment Services System (NYESS) Unit. The role supports program implementation, operations, and services for NYS OMH program models that include employment as a goal. The incumbent provides program support, training, technical assistance, and support for related NYESS initiatives. Working under the direction of the NYESS Director, the specialist supports the NYESS team’s day-to-day operations and serves as a regional employment liaison. The role includes providing guidance on employment strategies, resources, and the IPS Supported Employment Model; developing and delivering training; creating accessible employment-related materials; and traveling to statewide events. The position is based at 44 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12209, and requires 20% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 3 years of work experience with knowledge of New York State employment services in a mental health setting.
- At least 2 years of experience providing training, coaching, or technical assistance to build skills and support development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of public benefits, resources, and Benefits Planning services in New York State.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team while maintaining independent initiative.
Nice To Haves
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel, and virtual meeting platforms such as Webex and Microsoft Teams.
- Strong knowledge of employment services and vocational rehabilitation models available in New York State, and in-depth knowledge of NYESS and its associated resources.
- Strong knowledge of the disability services system, local community resources, and employment services within New York State.
- Certification as a Work Incentive Practitioner.
- Knowledge of OMH program models, IPS Supported Employment principles, and Employment First principles, including Competitive Integrated Employment.
- Experience developing and delivering in-person and virtual presentations.
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operations of the NYESS team.
- Serve as a NYESS Regional Employment Liaison and direct contact for one or more OMH program models that support employment as a goal.
- Provide consistent monthly support and technical assistance to OMH program models that support employment as a goal.
- Guide OMH program models on best-practice employment strategies, the IPS Supported Employment Model, local community resources, and employment resources offered through NYESS, virtually and in person.
- Support, develop, and deliver training at least monthly, virtually and/or in person, for OMH staff, providers, beneficiaries, family members, advocates, peers, and other stakeholders.
- Develop professional employment-related resources, including PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, PDFs, and videos, that meet accessibility standards.
- Travel to statewide conferences, symposiums, and training sites; deliver presentations, provide support, and/or staff tables.
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits Package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
