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Access: Supports For Living Supported Education and Employment Specialist in Middletown, New York
Supported Education and Employment Specialist
Location: Middletown, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Feb 25, 2025
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Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5pm) - 40 hrs.
Location: Middletown, NY
Pay: $20.00 /hr.
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES :
OnTrack NY is an early intervention, evidence based first episode psychosis clinical outpatient program. We are focused on shared decision making and education while supporting our individuals to remove barriers for their goals. We provide linkage and support within the community and focus on understanding the needs of the individuals enrolled in the program. We also provide extensive community contact and outreach, and focus on education, outreach and shared decision making.
The SEES is expected to do 60% of their work in the community, outreaching and creating contacts with schools and employers, and meeting people out of the office. Other responsibilities include providing support, resources and education regarding schooling needs and expectations, and linkages to education, and employment opportunities.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :
Conduct job development and job search activities
Assist in employability skill development
Assist in interview and resume preparedness
Assist clients in obtaining employment
Provide individualized support
Assist clients in maintaining employment
Provide benefits counseling with assistance of benefits counselor
Provide education to family members and employers
Negotiate job accommodations when needed
Work collaboratively with team members to achieve employment outcomes.
Explore schooling options
Advocacy with school officials and teachers
Providing liaison support as needed.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
ยท Assignments may be determined at a future date
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES :
Ability to work as an effective team player
Ability to achieve employment outcomes is essential
Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Assoicates degree in mental health, social services or business
Experience working with people with a serious mental illness is preferred
Experience providing employment services is preferred
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.
Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
Able to work in open space floor plan
Must be capable to move throughout workday (and follow individuals throughout the community)
Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
Must be able to move in tight spaces
Occasional lifting of > _25+pounds
Access: Supports For Living is an EEO employer-EEO,M/F/D/V
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