Vocational Specialist - Services For The Underserved, Inc.
New York, NY 10035
About the Job
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Vocational Specialist provides rehabilitative services and consultation as a member of a mobile
multi-disciplinary treatment team. This role is comprised of 80% field work, travel to visits clients in
their home and other settings required.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services with the tasks of all the ACT Team
members.
• Assists through all phases of the vocational service provision.
• Performing routine clinical services as a member of the ACT Team.
• Responsibility for the recipients and for charting services.
• Responsible portion or all of creating the service plan.
• Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change.
• Advocating for the rights and preferences of the participant whenever possible.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• BA degree in psychology, social work, or related field
• Must have two or more years’ experience working with persons who are seriously persistently
mentally ill under the supervision of a certified rehabilitation counselor.
• Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel.
• Ability to research material via the internet.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Basic knowledge of human services
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
Company Overview:
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org.
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