What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Specialist / Vocational Specialist - Community Support Program position at The Bridge?
Job Details
Job Location
Bronx, NY
Position Type
Full-Time
Education Level
MA / MS
Salary Range
55,000.00 - $59,000.00 Salary / year
Job Shift
Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Description
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams provide mobile, community-based mental health treatment to promote recovery and community integration of individuals with serious mental illnesses, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders and criminal justice involvement.
The Family Specialist / Employment Specialist is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team of mental health clinicians providing 80% of treatment services in community settings. These roles require a highly organized, detailed, and assertive individual who is committed to providing person-centered work from a trauma-informed perspective.
Essential Position Functions :
- Complete comprehensive assessments and utilize standardized screening instruments for substance use, suicidality, trauma, and violence risk.
- Develop crisis intervention and relapse prevention plans.
- Identify appropriate treatment services and objectives based on consumer needs and treatment plans.
- Address housing, income support, education, vocational training, social support, employment, and primary care needs.
- Collaborate with family members, social supports, and community providers to enhance treatment outcomes.
- Maintain timely and accurate progress notes and reports.
- Provide advocacy and liaison services to secure emergency care and community support.
- Coordinate discharge planning in collaboration with inpatient staff.
- Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services.
- Conduct individual employment and vocational counseling, advocating for consumer access to education and employment opportunities (Employment Specialist).
- Provide 80% of treatment contacts in community settings.
- Complete weekly and monthly AOT (Assisted Outpatient Treatment) reports as required.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $55,000 - $59,000
