The Employment Specialist is a licensed professional that is an integral part of the ACT team of behavioral heath clinicians. The Employment Specialist will be responsible for:

working with each client to establish the nature and extent of consumer interest in education, vocational training and competitive employment and interventions required to promote progress towards vocational goals

completing the vocational and comprehensive assessments to identify ACT services that the client should receive based on assessment of education, vocational and work history, and immediate needs and recommend treatment objectives for the client's service plan

lead the ACT team in clinical meetings and to integrate vocational goals regarding vocational training, adult education, ESL, and competitive employment in ACT team services, assessments and service plans

providing vocational support individually and in groups.

serving as an advocate and liaison for clients in vocational, workplace and educational settings.

participating in the development of comprehensive and 6 month service plans

participating in all daily, weekly and other staff meetings as directed by the Team leader and/or psychiatrist

participating in all OMH required initial and follow up training and other in service training assigned by the Team Leader, psychiatrist, QA and/or Agency governance

participating in the completion of needs assessments, comprehensive assessments and 6-month assessments

providing crisis intervention, including 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on rotating basis

completing all required progress notes and recording data relevant to responsibilities and the effective operations and delivery of ACT services

working within the scope of responsibilities, particularly with regards to one's specialties and tasks as recognized and assigned by the Team Leader

Working effectively with clients' support system and providers

completing the assigned face to face treatment contacts in the community each month

addressing individual client needs for problem-solving, wellness self-management, housing, income

support, education and vocational training, social supports, employment, and primary care

providing culturally competent services

having computer skills necessary to meet online reporting and documentation requirements, referrals, research and data reporting

other ACT program responsibilities as assigned

The Employment Specialist must have experience in vocational assessment, job exploration, and skills development in choosing, getting, and maintaining employment.