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Job Offer: PROS Employment Specialist:Job description:
PROS Employment SpecialistJOB DESCRIPTIONGenerous time off, Medical, Dental, Life and tuition assistance!POSITION SUMMARY To function as part of the PROS team as a facilitator and a vocational counselor, to support individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment in the community. Assists in accessing the services necessary to achieve their vocational goals. Responsible for developing employment opportunities, preparing individuals for employment and provide on-site/off-site training, facilitation vocational groups in the PROS program and in developing vocational curriculum. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES » Function as a member of the PROS team in the program. » Collaborate with individuals to develop an Individual Recovery Plan and Job Search Plan. Develop strategies to implement objectives identified in the Individual Recovery Plan and Job Search Plan. » Identify potential employment barriers, clarify short term goals and identify the services and supports/ accommodations individual will require to choose, obtain and maintain employment a minimum of two times per month. » Be present for any and all community networking opportunities. » Assess individual's job seeking expertise and provide job seeking expertise training: locating employment opportunities, resume writing, completing job applications, employment interviewing. » Provide benefits counseling to ensure that individuals are informed of how employment will affect benefits. » Upon job placement, Provide on-going assessment of individuals' levels of skill performance as they relate to maintaining employment and, as needed, implement training intervention located on the demands explicit and implicit of the work function and site. » Provide disclosure and accommodation counseling and maintain contact with employer as necessary. » Facilitate psychiatric rehabilitation groups including: » Wellness self-management services designed to develop or improve individual's personal coping expertise » Basic living expertise training designed to improve individual's capability to execute the basic expertise critical to his/her recovery. » Goal setting and vocational exploration classes to help support and maintain competitive employment. » Other skill trainings as requested » Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner including: individualized goal-oriented service plans, progress notes, and other required documentation to support medical necessity of services for Medicaid billable services and per all other OMH and agency regulations and requirements. Maintain confidentiality of client records. » Provide service to and maintain caseloads for: » Individuals seeking to obtain and maintain employment » Individuals with severe and persistent mental illness attending PROS program » Provide Individual Placement Services (IPS) including internship and job development services. » Provide continuing Rehabilitation Support (ORS) services to support individuals in overcoming barriers related to their mental health disorder that may affect job retention. » Maintain electronic case records in a timely manner and complying with OMH and Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures. » Collaborate with team members in interdisciplinary team setting. » Maintain communication with referral sources, treatment team and other interested parties, as indicated. » Provide transportation to individuals, as needed. » Provide information and referrals for non-work related services. » Provide crisis intervention, as needed. *Driving required *Responsibilities may change as organizational needs dictate. The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, expertise and responsibilities. QualificationsEducation and practice:» Bachelor's degree plus one year practice in human services or a related field preferred » Associate's degree and two years related practice accepted » High school diploma and three years related practice accepted WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to prosperously perform the essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed per ADA standards. » Must be able to sit or stand for 8 hours/day » Must be able to bend down or kneel occasionally (1-2 times/week) » Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers with full range of motion » Driving REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED: » Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and maintain a driving record which meets the insurable criteria of the Agency's automobile insurance carrier » Driver's License Abstract » Must have a favorable result from all state, federal, and agency mandated background checks » New York State Justice Center Fingerprinting Criminal Background Check » OWPDD MHL Abuse/Neglect History Check » Statewide Central Registry Check We are an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Skills:
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