Employment Counselor

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:
As an Employment Counselor, you will provide participants with Employment Services on behalf of BHSN.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:

• Performs all of ACCES-VR Pre-Employment Transition and Core Rehabilitation services, including but not limited to pre-employment activities, job development, obtaining and maintaining employment support.
• Assist with resume writing, job searches, interviewing skills, career exploration and any employment related support benefitting participants.
• Provides engaging interventions for individual recipients, both at the program site and/or within the community setting, including employment sites and schools, meeting several times per week, unless otherwise directed.
• Coordinates and collaborates with rehabilitation/clinical team as needed to promote positive employment and overall health outcomes for the participant;
• Maintains program specific productivity as per agency and employment department expectations, including achieving KPI performance targets as defined by the program.

Your skills and qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS driver’s license acceptable to BHSN’s insurance provider and reliable transportation
• Must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with adults with mental illness, in human services field or with employment programs preferred
• Flexible work schedule to meet needs of service recipients

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.