Vocational Community Resource Benefits Spec. at Spectrum Health & Human Services

West Seneca, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

29.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vocational guidance, Community resource coordination, Benefits counseling, Mental health support, Cognitive remediation, Case management, Employment barrier assessment, Networking, Electronic records management, MS Word, Excel, Client motivation, Financial management, Driving

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Agency Profile: Spectrum 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. Full-time: 326 Orchard Park Road, West Seneca, NY SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: Supports the acquisition of and maintenance of vocational goals. Provides needed benefits and community resource services to address barriers to goals. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities * Explore individuals’ needs in taking steps to achieve Vocational Goals. * Educate individuals served and staff on vocational services available to individuals in Erie and Wyoming Counties * Assist individuals with overcoming barriers they may face in obtaining their vocational goals * Provide rapid non-traditional employment opportunities to those individuals seeking such goals * Provide resources for individuals regarding Work Incentive Benefits for those on SSDI/SI who pursue vocational goals * Network with Erie County businesses and vocational programs to assist individuals with Vocational goals * Provide Cognitive Remediation services * Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers). * Frequent or occasional driving of personal vehicle for purpose of transporting clients in the community and/or site visits (client or work related) SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: * Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, and EMR * Knowledge of principles and techniques of vocational guidance and community resources * Knowledge of benefits and financial management in relation to identified goal * Knowledge of mental health issues and understanding of barriers to employment that mental health issues may present * Creative abilities in working with clients to motivate and strategize for addressing barriers to employment or other goals EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: * Associate’s Degree with two years experience working with mental health recipients or high school diploma with four years experience working with mental health recipients * Training in vocational services * Training in benefits and financial management in relation to barriers to goals * Training in and completion of relevant PROS related EBP modules EXPERIENCE: * Experience in working with vocational needs of persons with disabilities * Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, and possess a personal vehicle for job requirement COMPENSATION: $23.09/hr - $29.44/hr

Responsibilities

The position supports individuals in achieving and maintaining vocational goals by providing benefits counseling and community resource services. Responsibilities include networking with local businesses, providing cognitive remediation, and assisting clients in overcoming employment barriers.