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Job description
A health services organization in New York City is seeking a Vocational Specialist in Brooklyn, NY to provide field-based vocational support to individuals served by an ACT team. This role focuses on helping clients build employment readiness, develop resumes, and pursue education or vocational goals while coordinating closely with a multidisciplinary care team.
About the Opportunity:
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: 9am to 5pm
Setting: In-person
Responsibilities: Provide direct vocational support to clients served by the ACT team.
Assist with job readiness coaching, resume development, and vocational planning.
Support clients in exploring interests, education options, and employment goals.
Participate in daily team meetings, field-based outreach, and care coordination.
Complete documentation, progress notes, and service planning in a timely manner.
Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience in human services, including clinical experience in crisis assessment and treatment
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or a related field
Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders
Strong vocational assessment and job preparation skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage responsibilities in a field-based setting
Desired Skills: Master's degree in a related field
Bilingual
Experience working in an ACT setting
Knowledge of work incentives and government benefits such as SSI, SSDI, Ticket to Work, PASS Plans, or ACCESS-VR
Experience with motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, and recovery-oriented care
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, or Webex
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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