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Services for the UnderServed

Employment Specialist

Services for the UnderServed, New York, New York, us, 10261


Min

USD $40,760.00/Yr.Max

USD $45,760.00/Yr.Position Overview

S:US is seeking a

Employment Specialist

for our womens shelter located in Manhattan.

This position is located at

205 West 135 Street New York, NY 10030.

The

Employment Specialist

provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies

Provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. visits clients in their home and other settings required.

Familiar with OMH regulations

Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services

Provides aid and assistance through all phases of the vocational service provision

Performing routine clinical services as a member of the Team

Responsible for charting client services

Responsible Vocational portion or all of creating the service plan

Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services with the tasks of all the team members

Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change

Advocating for the rights and preferences of the participant whenever possible

Responsible for creating a monthly spreadsheet with names of tenants and their employment status

Follow-up quarterly with all employed tenants

Assist with making monthly contact with tenant as needed

Participate in bi-weekly monthly meeting

Participate in monthly supervision to address any work-related tasks or concerns

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associates degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to assist adults of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds, ages, and sexual preferences.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Evening hours are required.

Benefits Overview:

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company OverviewJoin a team of employees who cares 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.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. 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 Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org

ID

2024-15718