The Case Assistant will carry out supported employment services using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, assisting participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment in integrated settings. Key functions include conducting vocational assessments, assisting consumers with job development and search activities, providing individualized follow-along services, and engaging potential employers.
Requirements summary
Preferred Qualifications
include related social services and/or job development experience, basic computer skills, and prior experience with electronic health records, with Spanish speaking being a plus. Required computer skills involve using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications, along with the ability to travel independently within New York City.
high schoolJob DevelopmentData EntryElectronic Health Records (EHR)Service CoordinationMicrosoft Office ApplicationsSupported EmploymentOutreach ServicesJob SearchVocational AssessmentEmployer EngagementPerson Centered ApproachJob AccommodationsPublic TransportationCulturally Competent ApproachIndividual Placement and Support (IPS) ModelJob Match
Job description
PURPOSE
The Jewish Board’s Community Behavioral Health treatment programs provide compassionate, high quality, evidence-based services to individuals and families in the communities we serve. Our staff use a culturally competent, person centered approach to help individuals and their families develop skills and resources to improve overall functioning, to instill hope, and to strengthen resiliency. Our programs work closely with community partners to address health disparities in our neighborhoods while also celebrating the strengths and resilience of our communities.
Position
OVERVIEW: The PROS Vocational Specialist carries out the services of the supported employment program by assisting participants in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment in integrated job settings. The services are provided using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, which emphasizes the individual’s choice without requiring prerequisites or “readiness”.
KEY
Essential
FUNCTIONS : Communicate and educate consumers, families, colleagues and community partners about the principles and procedures of supported employment. Conduct initial and on-going vocational assessments, identifying consumers’ interests, strengths, skills, abilities, and unique set of challenges towards the goal of matching them with jobs. Assist consumers in job development, job match, networking and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with their needs and interests. Help consumers obtain competitive employment in integrated job settings. Provide individualized follow along services in the community to assist consumers in sustaining employment. Develop jobs in the community; reach out to and engage potential employers. Provide education and support to employer, as agreed upon by the consumer, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow along contact with the employer. Provide services to consumers individually and in groups. Provide outreach services as necessary to consumers when they appear to disengage from services. Participate as part of the PROS service delivery team to coordinate and integrate vocational services into recovery and rehabilitation services. Complete all necessary paperwork. Track and analyze supported employment outcomes. Other duties as assigned.
Experience
Education
PREFERREDs: Related social services and/or job development experience GED/HS Diploma Basic computer skills Prior experience with electronic health records
Spanish speaking
Computer
SKILLS
REQUIRED: Use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) Use of Outlook and related
Microsoft
Office
Applications
VISUAL
AND
MANUAL
DEXTERITY: The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to travel independently using public transportation
WORK
Environment /
Physical
EFFORT: The majority of services are provided in the community, with less time spent in office-based work While the offices of the Jewish Board are accessible in accordance with the ADA, the sites to which staff may need to travel may or may not be To perform the essential functions of this job the candidate must be able to travel within New York City carrying equipment such as a notebook, forms, laptop, mobile hotspot and cell phone weighing up to approximately 10 pounds. To perform the essential functions of this job, the candidate is routinely required to sit (60% of the time) and stand (20% of the time), and travel to and from appointments using public or private transportation options (20% of the time). Risks/hazards associated with the position are those which may be encountered traveling around New York City. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
