Skill Builder / Vocational Specialist

Helio Health • City of Syracuse, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Helio Health, Inc. is to promote recovery from the effects of substance use and mental health disorders and other health issues. To support the mission of Helio Health, Inc., the Skill Builder / Vocational Specialist will assist participants in achieving a recovery lifestyle and meet the vocational rehabilitation needs of the participants. Based out of our Circare program, the Skill Builder will work Per-Diem and take direction from the Team Leader, Program Director and/or Division/Service Director and keeps them informed of workload.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Vocational rehabilitation counseling experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation
• Helio Health's insurance carrier requires that employees who drive personal vehicles for work maintain minimum auto insurance coverage limits of at least $100,000/person; $300,000/accident and that employees provide HR with proof of current minimum insurance coverage (copy of Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page) on their first day of employment. Employees are required to provide an updated Auto Liability Insurance Declaration Page to HR by expiration date on Declaration Page.
• Ability to pass a test for illicit substances.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of employment experience in the Human Services field preferred.
• Equivalent alternative combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide all appropriate CORE/HCBS services: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR), Prevocational Services, Ongoing Supported Employment, Education Support Services, Empowerment Services - Peer Supports (if applicable)
• Facilitate individual and groups/trainings covering the competencies associated with: Assessment of vocational, social, and educational needs, Referrals for needed external services, Job Readiness Preparation and Training
• Provide rehabilitation counseling, skill building, and psychoeducational interventions to support attainment of person-centered recovery goals and valued life roles
• Promote independence and full community participation
• Individual Recovery Planning
• Provides ongoing job development and readiness training.
• Discharge Planning.
• Teach and encourage independent living skills to promote mental wellbeing and recovery.
• Collaborate with community organizations and agencies to enhance Vocational and Living Skills programming.
• Collaborate with Care Managers and other care team providers as necessary.
• Performs Quality Assurance activities including: Provides services according to agency policies and procedures and governmental regulations/guidelines. Evaluates programming and individual needs to identify strengths or barriers. Assists in problem resolution and implementing appropriate program modifications. Participates in committees as assigned. Maintains appropriate program records and statistical accountability.
• Represents Helio Health and the program to the community.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor, including tasks falling under the umbrella of services provided in Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment, Home and Community Based Services and ACCES-VR programs.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree