Vocational Specialist
S:US
Vocational Specialist
S:US
Provides services for homelessness, mental health
SCOPE OF ROLE: 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.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS• Bilingual English/Spanish • Basic knowledge of human services • Valid driver’s license preferred.
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].
S:US provides services and advocacy for underserved New Yorkers who face homelessness, developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It delivers direct, tailored supports in NYC and Long Island through housing assistance, health and behavioral services, case management, and community programs to help people achieve stability. The organization combines long-term advocacy with a broad set of programs across housing, health, crisis intervention, and justice issues, supported by decades of experience and about 1,800 staff. Its goal is to empower people to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.
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