What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist for CORE IPS Program position at Restoration Society Inc?
About Us:
Do you have a passion for helping others and making the world more equitable and inclusive? Do you whole-heartedly believe in mental health recovery ("a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential")? This position might be the perfect fit for you! Duties include client engagement to support recovery and, developing supportive therapeutic relationships by utilizing person-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, hope-filled approaches. Emphasis of work is on supporting wellbeing, community integration, personal goal attainment as they relate to competitive employment.
About the Role:
Are you driven by the opportunity to empower individuals with mental health conditions to achieve their employment goals? Do you believe in the power of work to transform lives? If so, we want you to join our team as an IPS Employment Specialist!
In this role, you will provide individualized support to individuals with mental health conditions, assisting them in finding, securing and maintaining competitive employment in their chosen fields. You will utilize the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, focusing on rapid job search, integrated mental health services, and ongoing support.
The ideal candidate will possess:
Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions.
Knowledge of the IPS model is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of the local labor market.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Preferred Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, occupational therapy, or related degree
- Preferred NYS Certified Peer Specialist or eligible for certification (see: http://nypeerspecialist.org/).
- Preferred 2 years mental health work experience.
- Six (6) months of personal or professional experience in human services.
- Clean, valid NYS driver’s license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.57 per hour
Expected hours: 37.50 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Buffalo, NY 14203 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
