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Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey · 2 months ago

Employment Support Specialist - PROS

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$45K/yr - $47K/yr

2+ years exp

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey is seeking an Employment Support Specialist for their PROS program. This role provides rehabilitation and vocational supports to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, focusing on job search assistance, counseling, and job coaching.

EducationNon ProfitProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain caseload of up to 20 participants

Administer and complete assessments, bi-weekly meetings, progress notes, and individualized treatment plans

Administer vocational assessments for participants with employment an goal

Develop individualized vocational plans with participants, provide individual counseling and facilitate vocational groups as needed to help them reach their vocational goals

Assist program participants with soft-skills development to support job retention. prepare for basic job expectations such as handling stress/anxiety

Assist program participants with resume creation and interview skills development

Provide referrals to appropriate outside vocational/educational services such as ACCES-VR

Provide assistance with job development and job search

Provide job coaching as needed to assist with job retention

Participate in team meetings to ensure coordination of vocational and other services

Facilitate 6-8 groups a week

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Vocational experienceEvidence-Based PracticesPerson Centered PlanningComputer literacyOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsBilingual/bicultural

Required

BA in related field

Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent computer literacy skills

Understanding of Evidence-Based Practices and experience with IPS, Person Centered Planning, and/or working with individuals with Mental Illness

Preferred

Prefer 2 years of vocational experience with a SPMI/MICA population

Bilingual/bicultural a plus

Company

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey

Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc.

Founded in 1915

Brooklyn, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.goodwillnynj.org/

H1B Sponsorship

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