What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Specialist position at RiseWell Community Services?
RiseWell Community Services is looking for a full-time Vocational Specialist to join our Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team / Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. This individual will supervise and provide direct services, with a focus on vocational and educational services, to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The Vocational Specialist serves as a member of a mobile, multi-disciplinary treatment team, delivering individualized care to those in need.
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Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, or Rehabilitation Counseling (if Rehabilitation Counselor, C.R.C. preferred)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a treatment or rehabilitation setting
- A valid and clean NY State driver license
- Fingerprinting, criminal record check
- Approval from NYS Office of Mental Health
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Effective time management skills
- Knowledge of treatment and rehabilitation methods for persons with severe and persistent mental illness
- Skilled with individual and group counseling techniques
Core & Essential Responsibility
SALARY
50,000.00 – $53,000 per year
At RiseWell, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!
Benefits Include
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 /
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Salary : $50,000 - $53,000
