Employment Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Employment Specialist

Hours Per week : 35 hours

Location : White Plains, NY

Reports To : Program Director

Join Us! Join us at Greater Mental Health of New York, where our mission is to promote mental wellness through advocacy, community education, and direct services.

We empower individuals and families on their unique journeys to recovery, honoring their rights to self-determination, choice, and collaboration.

With evidence-based practices and a focus on trauma-responsive care, our dedicated team provides comprehensive services to thousands and fosters independence and resilience within our community.

If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and creating brighter futures for individuals and families throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, apply today!

Summary Description : The Employment Specialist is responsible for the provision of direct services to individuals with psychosocial and other disabilities.

The Specialist will support recovery by providing services that reflect our deeply held values that include the recognition of individual rights of self-determination, choice, shared decision-making, and collaboration.

When possible, he / she will utilize evidence-based practices; always embracing a trauma-informed and person-centered approach.

Key Responsibilities :

• Pre-vocational Services : These are time-limited services that prepare an individual for paid or unpaid employment. This service specifically provides learning and work experiences where the individual with mental health and / or disabling substance use disorders can develop general, non-job-task-specific strengths and soft skills that that contribute to employability in competitive work environment as well as in the integrated community settings.
• Rapid job search, including placement and time-limited coaching services.
• Intensive Supported Employment : This service assists recovering individuals with MH / SUDs to obtain and maintain competitive employment.
• On-Going Supported Employment : This service is provided after an individual successfully obtains and becomes oriented to competitive and integrated employment.
• Weekly schedule may include evenings and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

• May be non-licensed and possess an education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in vocational rehabilitation, disabilities services, business personnel management, or behavioral health counseling.
• Basic Computer knowledge is required.
• Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Must obtain and maintain Defensive Driver Certification within 30 days of hire
• Must maintain pre-employment clearances by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Greater Mental Health Benefits!

• Salary Range : $20-22 / hour , based on departmental budget, qualifications, experience, education, and licenses. This range represents the agency’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
• Flexible Work Arrangements : Subject to business needs, including hybrid options.
• Paid Time Off : 25 days of PTO, 12 sick days, and 11 company-paid holidays per year (prorated for part-time staff).
• Health Benefits : Medical, dental, and vision plans for staff working 30+ hours.
• Retirement : 403B plan with discretionary employer contributions after 1 year.
• Professional Development : Opportunities for advancement, training programs, and support for certifications and continuing education.
• Additional Perks : Free EAP services and employee discounts (hotels, movie tickets, theme parks, electronics, and more!)

Special Considerations :

• Employee may be sitting, performing computer work for extended periods of time.
• This is a community-based role that may require you to be mobile and travel within the Lower Hudson Valley region.

Employee Classification : Non-Exempt, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request a reasonable accommodation, contact to the Human Resources Department you may contact us via telephone at 914-345-5900.