Employment Specialist - ACT at Access: Supports for Living | Nanuet | Rezi

Employment Specialist - ACT at Access: Supports for Living

Employment Specialist - ACT

Access: Supports for Living · Nanuet

2 days ago

Employment Specialist - ACT

Access: Supports for Living · Nanuet

2 days ago
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About the Role

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. Access's Culture Playbook is how we show up for each other and for the people we support, focusing on clear expectations, supportive accountability, and outcomes that matter to people. We are committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible while ensuring our staff can do the same.

Responsibilities

  • Provide work readiness skills to help individuals learn the soft skills needed to obtain/maintain employment.
  • Create resumes, review interviewing skills and provide career counseling.
  • Complete vocational assessments.
  • Provide benefits counseling and guidance on the impact of employment on entitlements.
  • Connect with local employers and advocate for clients.
  • Attend job fairs.
  • Conduct rapid job searches to support timely access to employment opportunities.
  • Deliver follow-along services and ongoing job support to promote job retention.
  • Complete timely and accurate progress notes for all participant and collateral contacts.
  • Attend and actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Make appropriate referrals to outside providers and community resources.
  • Provide crisis intervention as needed.
  • Complete monthly data reports to track outcomes and performance.
  • Participate in team and staff meetings.
  • Attend all trainings (IPS, ACT and agency specific).
  • Collaborate with the ACT Vocational Specialist and clinical staff.
  • Perform additional assignments as determined by the program or supervisor.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently while functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to build professional relationships with employers and clients.
  • Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, evidence-based practices, and recovery supports.
  • Ability to use electronic health record systems for documentation and other electronic systems for communication (e.g. email, Teams, Zoom, etc.).
  • Valid NYS driver’s license required.
  • Must be able to move throughout the workday and meet individuals served in the community.
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods while using a computer.
  • Able to work in an open-space office setting in close proximity to co-workers (within 3 feet).
  • Must be able to move in tight spaces as needed.
  • Occasional lifting of more than 5 lbs. (e.g., carrying backpack with laptop and materials).
  • Able to work in open space floor plan.

Skills

  • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
  • Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services
  • Work readiness skills
  • Resume creation
  • Interviewing skills
  • Career counseling
  • Vocational assessments
  • Benefits counseling
  • Employer relations
  • Client advocacy
  • Job fairs
  • Rapid job searches
  • Job retention support
  • Progress note documentation
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Referral services
  • Crisis intervention
  • Data reporting
  • Team meetings
  • Training participation
  • Electronic health record systems
  • Email
  • Teams
  • Zoom

Location

  • Nanuet, NY

Work Type

  • Full time
  • Monday-Friday

Experience Level

  • At least 1 year of vocational rehabilitation experience.

Education Level

  • Associate’s Degree in related field required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred.

Salary/Compensations

  • $24.03/hr.

Benefits

  • Benefits Package

About the Company

  • Access is a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.
  • Our Culture Playbook is how we show up for each other and for the people we support.
  • We are committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure our staff can do the same.

Equal Opportunity

  • An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans