What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Community Resource Benefits Spec. position at Spectrum Health & Human Services?
Agency Profile: Spectrum Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.
Full-time: 326 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca, NY
SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:
Supports the acquisition of and maintenance of vocational goals. Provides needed benefits and community resource services to address barriers to goals.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
- Explore individuals’ needs in taking steps to achieve Vocational Goals.
- Educate individuals served and staff on vocational services available to individuals in Erie and Wyoming Counties
- Assist individuals with overcoming barriers they may face in obtaining their vocational goals
- Provide rapid non-traditional employment opportunities to those individuals seeking such goals
- Provide resources for individuals regarding Work Incentive Benefits for those on SSDI/SI who pursue vocational goals
- Network with Erie County businesses and vocational programs to assist individuals with Vocational goals
- Provide Cognitive Remediation services
- Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers).
- Frequent or occasional driving of personal vehicle for purpose of transporting clients in the community and/or site visits (client or work related)
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, and EMR
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of vocational guidance and community resources
- Knowledge of benefits and financial management in relation to identified goal
- Knowledge of mental health issues and understanding of barriers to employment that mental health issues may present
- Creative abilities in working with clients to motivate and strategize for addressing barriers to employment or other goals
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate’s Degree with two years experience working with mental health recipients or high school diploma with four years experience working with mental health recipients
- Training in vocational services
- Training in benefits and financial management in relation to barriers to goals
- Training in and completion of relevant PROS related EBP modules
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in working with vocational needs of persons with disabilities
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, and possess a personal vehicle for job requirement
COMPENSATION: $23.09/hr - $29.44/hr
Salary : $23 - $29