Employment/Entitlements Specialist - Barbara Faron Residence

RiseWell Community Services is seeking Full-Time Employment/Entitlements Specialist to join the Affordable Housing program, located in Far Rockaway, Queens NY

In this role, you will provide vocational skill development, support, and job placement assistance to formerly homeless adults diagnosed with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community!

REPORTS TO: Program Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Mixed Use / Affordable Housing
|Salary: 45k Annually

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma and 3 years equivalent experience in vocational rehabilitation, placement and job coaching BA in Human Services and 1-year experience preferred. Experience working with formerly homeless population with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health, clean and valid NYS Driver’s License.

At RiseWell, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM App Subscription
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
RiseWell Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ABOUT US:
Founded in 1972, RiseWell Community Services (RiseWell) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. RiseWell continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.

RiseWell has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children.

For more information about RiseWell Community Services, please visit our website: https://www.risewell.org/.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• vocational or job placment: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000