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BestSelf Behavioral Health

IPS Employment Specialist of Franklin PROS

BestSelf Behavioral Health, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Starting Range:

$23.91-$28.57 (35 Hours Full Time)

Location:

254 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202

Summary Of Duties The IPS Employment Specialist develops competitive job opportunities in the community for individuals with mental illness. These jobs will be permanent in nature, competitive and pay at least minimum wage. They will be jobs that are available for anyone and not set aside for individuals with a disability. They will facilitate the successful utilization of job readiness training and job retention services for consumers of Vocational, ACT, and PROS Programs and build new relationships with potential employers in the community.

Responsibilities

Assists consumers in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment

Engages with community employers

Provides unlimited support/coaching to consumers to assist them in achieving the outcome of employment success

Assist consumers with resume writing, interview skills and job searching

May transport consumers to and from interviews

Assist/Job Coach consumers onsite at their place of employment

Provides benefits counseling

Provides consumers with accurate information regarding disclosure to employers

Completes vocational assessment and updates consumer profile on a regular basis.

Completes weekly and monthly performance indicators and records data

Provides unlimited support for follow along employment services

Acts as a liaison between employer and consumer as needed

Reports data to NYESS or to agency designee for reporting purposes

Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.

Required Knowledge And Skills

Requires basic knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation, vocational development, assessment, and placement techniques.

Must have excellent communication, presentation and networking skills as well as computer skills.

Must be goal directed, organized and able to work independently.

Must have a working familiarity with community resources.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in relevant educational, business, communication, vocational or human services and one-year experience.

Associate Degree with relevant educational, business, communication, vocational or human services and two years' experience.

A valid NYS drivers' license.

Automobile in good working order.

Must have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.

Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.

If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance.Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested.

Some Things You Can Look Forward To

Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!

Rewarding work experience!

Generous paid time off

Flexible schedule

Various student loan forgiveness programs

Multiple and diverse health insurance options

Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

CASAC certification tuition support

Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement

Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)

Career growth and advancement opportunities

We look forward to telling you more!

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