• Employment Specialist, CCBHC

    Westchester Jewish Community Services (Mount Vernon, NY)


    Overview:

    Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to work in our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) in Yonkers and Mt. Vernon. The Employment Specialist is part of a small multidisciplinary team that provides support and assistance to individuals (aged 4 throughout the lifespan). The salary range is $48,000-$50,000/year.

    Responsibilities:

    As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

    + Enrolling individuals into wrap around services and conducting initial engagement and assessments for new referrals.

    + Completing initial and ongoing assessments, per grant requirements.

    + Conducting Social Determinants of Health assessments.

    + Providing person centered educational and employment support and emotional support to help individuals reach their goals.

    + Participating in multidisciplinary care planning meetings & grand rounds.

    + Assisting the team with crisis intervention and stabilization, as needed, to support the client.

    + Participating in outreach and recruitment activities with the team, forging relationships with community providers to help individuals access care and vocational/educational opportunities.

    + Tracking data regarding new referrals and progress towards employment and educational goals.

    Requirements:

    We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health-related field, social services, or business.

    + Experience delivering employment or education services.

    + Valid NYS Driver’s License.

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    + Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Care Coordination and Clinical Team.

    + Strong knowledge & interest in working with individuals with behavioral health challenges.

    + Familiarity with community resources.

    + Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, not required.

    What WJCS has to offer you:

    In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

    + Generous paid time off.

    + Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).

    + 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan.

    + Ongoing Professional Development and Training.

    + Employee Assistance Program.

    + Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements.

    + Disability and life insurance.

    + Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives.

     

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