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St. Mary's Healthcare IPS Employment Specialist in Amsterdam, New York

Job Requisition: REQ2637

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Week: 40 hours/week

Hiring Range: $28.78 - $ 39.64

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

· Actively collaborate with the ACT team and other agency programs in the development and planningand implementation of individualized employment.

· Assist with educational services for participants, including visits to local GED programs and colleges.

· Provide direct support with helping an individual find and secure a job.

· Assist with resume writing, completing applications and scheduling or participant in interviews.

· May provide follow-along job coaching. Support individuals to maintain their job.

· Complete case record documentation as required by program funding sources and Unity House in atimely manner.

· Ensures standards for proper maintenance of individuals case records, including accurate NYESS activity documentation in our electronic health records system.

· Promote an environment of inclusion and belonging.

Education:

High School Diploma/GED Required.

Minimum Six (6) months of personal or professional experience in human services working with people with severe mental illness. Experience providing employment services to people with barriers to employment preferred. Ability to travel independently, or with reasonable accommodations, throughout the community and outreach with local employers

Valid NYS Driver License required

Required skills & attributes:

·Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects ofthe job.

· Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.

· Excellent customer service skills

· Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.

· Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

· Demonstrates flexibility

· Takes initiative

· Able to work in a fast-paced environment

· Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

· Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).

· Strong organizational skills.

· Effective interpersonal skills.

· Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.

· Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

· Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

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