Employment Specialist

Rise Well Community Services is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to join the Clinical Department. This is a remote position where travel is required between both Suffolk and Nassau County. The home office to report to would be West Babylon.

In this role, you will utilize the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model for individuals enrolled in ACT and CORE services. Responsibilities include vocational and career assessment, benefits counseling, job development and placement, and job retention support for individuals with mental health diagnoses. Spend a minimum of 50% of work hours off-site, in the community, participating in job development activities. Our Clinical Services are designed to empower both adults and children/adolescents on their journey to recovery, Rise Well offers comprehensive outpatient mental health and addiction services to individuals in need.

Our mission is to provide unwavering support and guidance to individuals seeking assistance through individual and group therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and comprehensive support services.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Minimum 6 months of professional or personal experience in human services. Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health, and a Clean NYS Driver’s License.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• CALM App Subscription
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
• Supplemental Pet Insurance
• Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
• Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
• Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

Rise Well Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Founded in 1972, Rise Well Community Services (Rise Well) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. Rise Well continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan. Rise Well has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors and at-risk children.

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