BestSelf Behavioral Health
IPS Employment Specialist of Franklin PROS
BestSelf Behavioral Health, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
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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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!
#J-18808-Ljbffr