Vocational Specialist (JR235167)

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Mt Vernon, New York

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Full time

$41.95

Overview: <p>For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.<br /><br />As the team Vocational Specialist, this member of the ACT multidisciplinary team has training in rehabilitation/counseling, and clinical skill experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses under the clinical supervision of the team leader and the psychiatrist.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Predominantly responsible for all vocational, educational-related duties such as assessments, motivational support, and vocational counseling.</li> <li>Provide Job Coaching and development. Assess and evaluate client's skills, abilities and capabilities for potential educational/vocational opportunities.</li> <li>Complete Vocational Assessment. Coordinate community linkage and referrals for vocational opportunities.</li> <li>Assess and monitor client's treatment progress for job readiness and placement.</li> <li>Address symptoms of mental illness that interfere with work.</li> <li>Provide case management and coordinate services with Employers, Social Security Department and Social Services to assist clients in their effort to maintain employment.</li> <li>Assist clients with life and social skills as well as community linkage.</li> <li>Provide support and advocacy around housing, money management, Wellness management in their effort to find and maintain competitive employment.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>At least one year of experience in job search, employment counseling or vocational rehabilitation.</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Social work, human services or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.</li> <li>Experience working with adult population with severe chronic mental health condition, substance abuse, and medical conditions.</li> <li>Knowledge of vocational and educational assessment of care plan and timely documentation.</li> <li>Knowledge of best practices and evidence of base care management.</li> <li>Knowledge of community resources and advocacy.</li> </ul>