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Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Vocational Specialist

Case Management & AdvocacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBrooklyn, NY, USA$55k - $60k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, social work, or a related field is required.
  • At least two years of experience working with persons who are seriously and persistently mentally ill under the supervision of a certified rehabilitation counselor is required.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is required.
  • The ability to research material via the internet is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide vocational services and consultation as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team, including visiting clients in their homes and other required settings.
  • Become familiar with federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the community residence program and agency policies.
  • Become familiar with Office of Mental Health regulations.
  • Integrate vocational goals and services with the tasks of all team members.
  • Provide aid and assistance through all phases of vocational service provision.
  • Perform routine clinical services as a member of the team.
  • Chart client services.
  • Create the vocational portion or all of the service plan.
  • Ensure revisions to the service plan as the participant's needs change.
  • Advocate for the rights and preferences of participants whenever possible.
  • Create a monthly spreadsheet listing tenants and their employment status.
  • Follow up quarterly with all employed tenants.
  • Assist with monthly tenant contact as needed.
  • Participate in bi-weekly/monthly meetings.
  • Participate in monthly supervision to address work-related tasks or concerns.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A valid driver's license is preferred but not required.
  • Experience working with different populations is preferred.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish speaking ability is preferred.

About the Company

Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Services for the Underserved (S:US) provides social services to New Yorkers facing homelessness, disability, behavioral health and addiction, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It coordinates housing, case management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, advocacy, and other supports across New York City and Long Island to address multiple needs in one place. It differentiates itself by its scale and its integrated, place-based approach that combines housing, health, and justice services rather than focusing on a single issue. Its goal is to help people live with purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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