What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Behavioral Health Services North Inc?
A Spanish version of this position is available upon request
La version de esta posicion esta disponible en Español si es requerida
BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!
The Employment Specialist will assist in providing job placement and career development services to clients seeking employment. This includes working closely with job seekers to assess their skills, career goals, and job readiness, while also establishing and maintaining relationships with employers to match candidates with suitable job opportunities. The Employment Specialist will provide individual, and group interventions designed to teach skills to offer support and training to clients to assist them in developing their skills, as well as acting as a member of the treatment team to assist the client in achieving their goals.
Assigned clinical programs may include, and are not limited to, outpatient behavioral health clinics, school-based services, crisis services, substance abuse services, and rehabilitative programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides on/off -site job coaching
- Assists with benefits counseling
- Works with local businesses and employers to develop employment and volunteer opportunities for clients
- Transports recipients to/from employment site when clinically indicated
- Collaborates with treatment team to ensure coordination of services
- Targeted Case Management services as needed
- Complies with all BHSN and regulatory policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
What’s in it for you?
- Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
- Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
- Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
- As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
- Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid NYS driver’s license acceptable to BHSN’s insurance provider and reliable transportation
- Must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with adults with mental illness, in human services field or with employment programs preferred
- Flexible work schedule to meet needs of service recipients
- Complete OMH Partnering for Safety & CPR training within 90 days of employment
- Personal experience with Mental Health recovery-oriented treatment.
- Extensive knowledge with PC applications and electronic medical records strongly preferred.
- Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel.
EEO Statement: BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.
