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The Bridge · 2 days ago

Employment Specialist (IPS) - Community Support Program

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Bridge offers supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will empower consumers to achieve meaningful employment through assessment, coaching, and networking with local employers.

Health CareMental HealthOutpatient CareRehabilitationResidential

Responsibilities

Use the Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) model to identify consumers who have a vocational goal, assess consumers' vocational preferences and readiness, support consumers in finding and maintaining employment, provide benefits counseling

Develop networks and relationships with local employers for job development

Collaborate with consumers’ support networks as needed to promote progress and success in their vocational goals

Use motivational interviewing, recovery, and trauma-informed approaches when delivering services

Complete foundational and ongoing training as required by the Office of Mental Health and The Bridge

Provide at least 65% percent of services in the community, including but not limited to conducting client visits in their residences, shelters, and community locations while networking with local employers for job development

Attend and participate in daily team meetings with ACT team members to discuss clients’ clinical and case management issues and needs

Complete documentation required by the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DOHMH) licensing guidelines, NYS Medicaid billing guidelines (when services are Medicaid reimbursable) as well as per The Bridge ACT Policy and Procedures

Utilize best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with The Bridge’s’ organizational culture; health/mental health integration, rehabilitation, and recovery, and understanding the impact of trauma on treatment engagement

Qualification

IPS model experienceRecovery-oriented practiceEHR competenceDirect services experienceCommunity-based setting experienceHighly organizedBilingual SpanishSelf-motivatedTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required

At least 3 years' experience providing direct services to individuals with a serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and co-morbid medical conditions in a community-based setting with at least 2 years of experience providing Employment Services

High degree of computer literacy is necessary including competence with EHR

Demonstrated expertise in recovery-oriented, evidenced-based practice

Highly organized and self-motivated

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated experience with diverse adults receiving mental health treatment, including delivery of treatment to individuals with serious mental illness, functional impairments, and psychosocial needs (homelessness, justice involvement, poverty, unemployment)