Vocational Specialist

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree or above in social services or related field 
• Must be able to speak either Cantonese or Mandarin, preferably both
• Excellent networking skill with potential employers and resources required
• Knowledge or experience in local Chinese community resources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Knowledge or experience in providing vocational services and social services, preferred
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, or similar credentials preferred
• Experience in the mental health field, preferred

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide vocational services to participants

•   Provide employment training services (i.e. job search, job seeking skills, job interview practice) to program participants

• Develop jobs for program participants
• Build strong connection with the local community organizations, employers and resources

•   Provide other recovery-oriented skill building services in groups

• Maintain quality paperwork and documentations according to OMH regulation and established HMH protocol
• Engage in research projects, outreach, and educational activities as assigned by supervisor
• Participate in program team meetings and relevant trainings

 

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

 

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours a week