What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Education and Employment Specialist (SEES/IPS - Ontrack) position at Upstate Caring Partners?
Pay $60,000
The OnTrack NY Program is a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) treatment program at Community Health and Behavioral Services serving adolescents and young adults who are impacted by unexpected changes in their thinking and perceptions. Our mission is to empower young people to make meaning of their experiences and to pursue their goals for school, work and personal relationships. Equity, inclusion, rapid access and self-determination are at the core of everything we do.
OnTrackNY team staff receive expert training and technical assistance in the CSC model and protected time for professional development through the statewide OnTrackNY Initiative at the Center for Practice Innovations at Columbia Psychiatry and New York State Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
Core Responsibilities
- Engaging participants and establishing trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of education or competitive employment.
- Collaborating with other team members to deliver the SEE support within the context of the model.
- Helping family or loved ones navigate employment and educational systems, identify resources that can be helpful to them, and/or providing other supports to families as needed to help the young person with their recovery.
- Providing job development and job search services directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on their situation and the situation of their support system, following the principles and procedures of the individual placement and support approach to supported employment.
- Conducting a minimum of 4 (IPS is 6) employer contacts per week.
- Provide support to the individual and the family for education goals in the community, including contact with staff at high schools, colleges and other educational institutions.
- Providing individualized support to assist participants in maintaining employment or education.
- Arranging access to entitlements counseling for the individual and/or family.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field.
- Training and experience working with adolescents and/or young adults with serious mental illness preferred.
- Experience in community-based mental health services preferred.
- Valid NYS Drivers License required.
Benefits
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus $1,500!
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org
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