What are the responsibilities and job description for the VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST,ACT position at Westchester Medical Center?
Job Summary :
This position is responsible for assisting in the development of a job bank for placement of Assertive Community Treatment patients by obtaining job orders, maintaining a roster of job orders for use in the placement of patients, establishing contacts either directly with private and public employers or through employment agencies, and monitoring available vacancies. The Vocational Specialist will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team in promoting vocational services and supports for ACT patients.
Responsibilities :
- Formulates treatment plans for assigned caseload, prepare vocational assessments for all ACT patients, and write progress notes based on regular individual and / or group counseling sessions.
- Assists treatment team in the delivery of recovery-oriented rehabilitative services through the evaluation, processing and facilitation of vocational goals for patients.
- Works with patients to assess their interests / skills for employment.
- Prepares profile descriptions for all patients requesting job placement services.
- Refers patients to appropriate jobs, vocational training, education or volunteer work.
- Screens newspaper classified advertisements for available positions and calls companies to get job order information.
- Contacts new or potential employers in Westchester area to ascertain employment needs for particular jobs.
- Maintains database of available positions and employers for use in the placement of patients.
- Conducts follow-up interviews to determine suitability of placements and the extent of vocational adjustments.
- Provide clinical support and backup to other clinical staff as needed.
- Provide on-call emergency consultation coverage as needed.
- May perform other incidental tasks, as needed.
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