Employment Specialist- (OTNY)

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Kingston, NY, USA
In-Office
20-20 Hourly
Entry level
Social Impact
The Role
Provides employment and education support to individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis. Responsibilities include job development, job search assistance, interview and resume preparation, individualized employment support, benefits counseling, workplace accommodation negotiation, family and employer education, school advocacy, community outreach, and collaboration with clinical team members. Approximately 60% of work occurs in the community, including contacts with schools, employers, and clients.
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Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.

Why Access?

Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

You’ll be part of a team that is:

  • Clear about expectations
  • Supportive and accountable
  • Focused on outcomes that matter to people.

And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

 

Location: Kingston, NY

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM, 40 hours per week. 


OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

On Track NY is an early intervention, evidence based first episode psychosis clinical outpatient program. We are focused on shared decision making and education while supporting our individuals to remove barriers for their goals. We provide linkage and support within the community, and focus on understanding the needs of the individuals enrolled in the program. We also provide extensive community contact and outreach, and focus on education, outreach and shared decision making.

The SEES is expected to do 60% of their work in the community, outreaching and creating contacts with schools and employers, and meeting people out of the office. Other responsibilities include providing support, resources and education regarding schooling needs and expectations, and linkages to education, and employment opportunities. 

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

  • Conduct job development and job search activities
  • Assist in employability skill development
  • Assist in interview and resume preparedness
  • Assist clients in obtaining employment
  • Provide individualized support
  • Assist clients in maintaining employment
  • Provide benefits counseling with assistance of benefits counselor
  • Provide education to family members and employers
  • Negotiate job accommodations when needed
  • Work collaboratively with team members to achieve employment outcomes.
  • Explore schooling options
  • Advocacy with school officials and teachers
  • Providing liaison support as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

  • Assignments may be determined at a future date

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

  • Ability to work as an effective team player
  • Ability to achieve employment outcomes is essential
  • Valid unrestricted driver's license. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • BS/BA degree in mental health, social services or business required
  • Experience working with people with a serious mental illness is preferred
  • Experience providing employment services is preferred

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.

  • Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
  • Able to work in open space floor plan
  • Must be capable to move throughout work day (and follow individuals throughout the community)
  • Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
  • Must be able to move in tight spaces
  • Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds

 

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An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans

Skills Required

  • Ability to work as an effective team player
  • Ability to achieve employment outcomes
  • Valid unrestricted driver's license
  • Bachelor's degree in mental health, social services, or business
  • Experience working with people with a serious mental illness
  • Experience providing employment services
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The Company
2,300 Employees
Year Founded: 1963

What We Do

Access: Supports for Living is a Hudson Valley human services provider delivering person-centered support to children, adults, and families. Its integrated programs serve people facing behavioral health and substance-use challenges, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and barriers such as housing instability, food insecurity, and underemployment. Services include clinical and community-based care, housing, employment, and daily-living support, with a mission to help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible.

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