ACT Employment Specialist

Niagara Falls, NY, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $29.00 Hourly

Spectrum Health & Human Services

Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

LOCATION: 2201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: 

ACT Employment Specialist provides vocational/employment support to individuals who are receiving services from the Spectrum ACT team.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities

• Assist individuals with identifying employment/vocational goals.

• Explore with individuals the steps needed to obtain Employment/Vocational Goals.

• Conduct vocational assessments when needed.

• Assist with job exploration that matches an individual’s strengths and desires.

• Assist with developing skills necessary to choosing, securing and maintaining employment.

• Assist with the electronic submission of applications and resumes.

• Educate individuals served and staff on Employment/Vocational services available to them.

• Assist individuals with overcoming barriers they may face in obtaining their Employment/vocational goals

• Provide rapid non-traditional employment opportunities to those individuals seeking such goals

• Provide resources for individuals and staff regarding Work Incentive Benefits for those on SSDI/SI who pursue vocational goals

• Network with local Vocational Programs to assist individuals with Vocational goals

• Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers).

• Provide case management for clients including coordinating and monitoring these activities.

• Conduct ACT comprehensive assessments to assist in the development of treatment plans in conjunction and collaboration with the treatment team and providers.

• Document and maintain an individual’s permanent record.

• Responsible in providing individual with supportive therapy, linkages to support services as well as assistance in the development of symptom management and rehabilitation skills.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Outlook, as well as the use of the internet to complete job searches and applications.

• Must have some degree of knowledge and experience of vocational programs available for individuals.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS for ACT Employment Specialist:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field plus one year work experience with mental health recipients OR

• Associate degree in Human Services or related field with two years’ experience working with mental health recipients

• LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC(P), PHD, PSYD, RN, CASAC preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years work-related experience

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record & drive in the community with own vehicle.

COMPENSATION:

$23.00-$29.00/hourly