Employment Specialist (IPS) - Community Support Program - The Bridge Mental Health and Housing Solutions
New York, NY New York, NY, 10025
About the Job
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 3 years of experience providing direct services to individuals with a serious mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, and co-morbid medical conditions in a community-based setting with at least 2 years of experience providing Employment Services.
A high degree of computer literacy is necessary including competence with EHR.
Demonstrated expertise in recovery-oriented, evidence-based practice.
Experience with the IPS model is highly desired.
Highly organized and self-motivated.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated experience with diverse adults receiving mental health treatment, including delivery of treatment to individuals with serious mental illness, functional impairments, and psychosocial needs (homelessness, justice involvement, poverty, unemployment)
Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred.
The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer