Vocational Community Resource Benefits Spec.

Spectrum Health & Human Services•West Seneca, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life. This position supports the acquisition of and maintenance of vocational goals and provides needed benefits and community resource services to address barriers to these goals.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, and EMR
Knowledge of principles and techniques of vocational guidance and community resources
Knowledge of benefits and financial management in relation to identified goal
Knowledge of mental health issues and understanding of barriers to employment that mental health issues may present
Creative abilities in working with clients to motivate and strategize for addressing barriers to employment or other goals
Associate’s Degree with two years experience working with mental health recipients or high school diploma with four years experience working with mental health recipients
Training in vocational services
Training in benefits and financial management in relation to barriers to goals
Training in and completion of relevant PROS related EBP modules
Experience in working with vocational needs of persons with disabilities
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
Possess a personal vehicle for job requirement

Responsibilities

Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
Explore individuals’ needs in taking steps to achieve Vocational Goals.
Educate individuals served and staff on vocational services available to individuals in Erie and Wyoming Counties
Assist individuals with overcoming barriers they may face in obtaining their vocational goals
Provide rapid non-traditional employment opportunities to those individuals seeking such goals
Provide resources for individuals regarding Work Incentive Benefits for those on SSDI/SI who pursue vocational goals
Network with Erie County businesses and vocational programs to assist individuals with Vocational goals
Provide Cognitive Remediation services
Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers).
Frequent or occasional driving of personal vehicle for purpose of transporting clients in the community and/or site visits (client or work related)