ACT Employment Specialist
23 days ago
Niagara Falls
Job Description Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & 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: 800 Main Street, Niagara Falls SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: ACT Employment Specialist provides vocational/employment support to individuals who are receiving services from the Spectrum ACT team. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities, • Assist individuals with identifying employment/vocational goals., • Explore with individuals the steps needed to obtain Employment/Vocational Goals., • Conduct vocational assessments when needed., • Assist with job exploration that matches an individual’s strengths and desires., • Assist with developing skills necessary to choosing, securing and maintaining employment., • Assist with the electronic submission of applications and resumes., • Educate individuals served and staff on Employment/Vocational services available to them., • Assist individuals with overcoming barriers they may face in obtaining their Employment/vocational goals, • Provide rapid non-traditional employment opportunities to those individuals seeking such goals, • Provide resources for individuals and staff regarding Work Incentive Benefits for those on SSDI/SI who pursue vocational goals, • Network with local Vocational Programs to assist individuals with Vocational goals, • Ability to utilize electronic data systems (i.e. electronic records and computers)., • Provide case management for clients including coordinating and monitoring these activities., • Conduct ACT comprehensive assessments to assist in the development of treatment plans in conjunction and collaboration with the treatment team and providers., • Document and maintain an individual’s permanent record., • Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Outlook, as well as the use of the internet to complete job searches and applications., • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field plus one year work experience with mental health recipients OR, • Associate degree in Human Services or related field with two years’ experience working with mental health recipients, • Three years work-related experience