What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Specialist position at Unity House of Troy?
Brand new opportunity with Unity House of Troy!
$5,000 sign on bonus!
Unity House is dedicated to making life better for our communities and the Housing Support Services Department has a full-time opportunity for a Vocational Specialist as part of our ACT Team
Responsibilities:
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary mobile treatment team
Work with client for vocational assessment/interest
Job exploration and matching to client’s interest, strengths and abilities
Assist with development of skills to obtain and maintain employment
Knowledge in models of supported employment
Promote a culture of inclusion and diversity
Requirements:
Prefer experience/training in specialty area and demonstration of specific skills or knowledge in models of supported employment
Valid NYS driver License, and an acceptable driving record as determined by company liability insurance required.
Work independently and as a team
Basic computer knowledge
Benefits:
Generous time off, holidays, medical/dental/vision, and 403b contributions after two years, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts, 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place, and working for an agency that cares about their employees and community.
Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.
As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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