BestSelf Behavioral Health · 5 days ago
IPS Employment Specialist of Franklin PROS
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.91/hr - $28.57/hr
1+ years expBestSelf Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing support for individuals with mental illness, and they are seeking an IPS Employment Specialist. The role involves developing job opportunities, facilitating job readiness training, and supporting consumers in achieving employment success.
CommunitiesHealth CareHome Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assists consumers in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment
Engages with community employers
Provides unlimited support/coaching to consumers to assist them in achieving the outcome of employment success
Assist consumers with resume writing, interview skills and job searching
May transport consumers to and from interviews
Assist/Job Coach consumers onsite at their place of employment
Provides benefits counseling
Provides consumers with accurate information regarding disclosure to employers
Completes vocational assessment and updates consumer profile on a regular basis
Completes weekly and monthly performance indicators and records data
Provides unlimited support for follow along employment services
Acts as a liaison between employer and consumer as needed
Reports data to NYESS or to agency designee for reporting purposes
Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant educational, business, communication, vocational or human services and one-year experience
OR Associate Degree with relevant educational, business, communication, vocational or human services and two years' experience
A valid NYS drivers' license
Automobile in good working order
Must have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire
Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration
If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance
Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested
Requires basic knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation, vocational development, assessment, and placement techniques
Must have excellent communication, presentation and networking skills as well as computer skills
Must be goal directed, organized and able to work independently
Must have a working familiarity with community resources
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Flexible schedule
Various student loan forgiveness programs
Multiple and diverse health insurance options
Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
Tuition reimbursement
CASAC certification tuition support
Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Company
BestSelf Behavioral Health
BestSelf Behavioral Health is a community-based behavioral health organization serving children and adults of all ages.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.65MKey Investors
SAMHSA
2022-07-22Grant· $8.6M
2021-11-12Grant· $3.25M
2020-07-23Grant· $0.8M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Woike-Ganga
President & Chief Executive Officer
Kelly Dumas
Chief Operating Officer
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