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Employment Specialist- (OTNY) at Access: Supports for Living

Employment Specialist- (OTNY)

Access: Supports for Living · NY

6 days ago

Employment Specialist- (OTNY)

Access: Supports for Living · NY

6 days ago
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About the Role

Access is seeking a professional to join the On Track NY program, an early intervention, evidence-based clinical outpatient program for first episode psychosis. The role focuses on shared decision-making, education, and supporting individuals to remove barriers to their goals, while also providing community linkage and support. The team is committed to helping individuals live their healthiest and fullest lives, and ensuring staff can do the same.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct job development and job search activities
  • Assist in employability skill development
  • Assist in interview and resume preparedness
  • Assist clients in obtaining employment
  • Provide individualized support
  • Assist clients in maintaining employment
  • Provide benefits counseling with assistance of benefits counselor
  • Provide education to family members and employers
  • Negotiate job accommodations when needed
  • Work collaboratively with team members to achieve employment outcomes
  • Explore schooling options
  • Advocacy with school officials and teachers
  • Providing liaison support as needed
  • Conduct community outreach and create contacts with schools and employers
  • Meet people out of the office
  • Provide support, resources, and education regarding schooling needs and expectations
  • Provide linkages to education and employment opportunities

Requirements

  • Ability to work as an effective team player
  • Ability to achieve employment outcomes is essential
  • Valid unrestricted driver's license
  • Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
  • Able to work in open space floor plan
  • Must be capable to move throughout work day (and follow individuals throughout the community)
  • Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
  • Must be able to move in tight spaces
  • Occasional lifting of > 25+ pounds

Skills

  • Community outreach
  • Job development
  • Job search
  • Employability skill development
  • Interview preparedness
  • Resume preparedness
  • Individualized support
  • Benefits counseling
  • Education
  • Negotiation
  • Teamwork
  • Schooling exploration
  • Advocacy
  • Liaison support

Location

  • Kingston, NY

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Onsite
  • Community-based

Experience Level

  • Experience working with people with a serious mental illness is preferred
  • Experience providing employment services is preferred

Education Level

  • BS/BA degree in mental health, social services or business required

Salary/Compensations

  • $20.00 per hour

About the Company

  • Access values connection, accountability, and real impact.
  • The company culture is defined by its Culture Playbook, emphasizing how staff show up for each other and the people they support.
  • The team is clear about expectations, supportive, accountable, and focused on outcomes that matter to people.

Equal Opportunity

  • An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans