Vocational Specialist

Services For The Underserved, Inc.•New York, NY

3d•$60,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vocational Specialist provides rehabilitative services and consultation as a member of a mobile multi-disciplinary treatment team. This role is comprised of 80% field work, travel to visits clients in their home and other settings required.

Requirements

BA degree in psychology, social work, or related field
Must have two or more years’ experience working with persons who are seriously persistently mentally ill under the supervision of a certified rehabilitation counselor.
Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficient in MS Word/Excel.
Ability to research material via the internet.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish
Basic knowledge of human services
Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services with the tasks of all the ACT Team members.
Assists through all phases of the vocational service provision.
Performing routine clinical services as a member of the ACT Team.
Responsibility for the recipients and for charting services.
Responsible portion or all of creating the service plan.
Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change.
Advocating for the rights and preferences of the participant whenever possible.