CCBHC Employment Specialist Location: Kingston, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Jul 14, 2025 Share: share to e-mail Apply Now Save JobSaved Description Location: Kingston, NY Salary: 26.44/hr Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm CCBHC Employment Specialist The Employment Specialist is a key member of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) team, responsible for promoting recovery and community integration through individualized and group-based employment support in a social club setting. This role supports participants by helping them to prepare for and pursue meaningful employment. Key Responsibilities + Engage social club members in conversations about work, interests, and goals related to employment. + Conduct informal and structured employment readiness activities (e.g., interest inventories, resume workshops, mock interviews). + Provide support with job applications and preparation for interviews. + Accompany clients into the community for job development activities, such as attending interviews, completing applications, visiting potential worksites, or connecting with employers + Offer benefits counseling (in coordination with benefits advisors) to help individuals explore how employment may impact public benefits. + Develop and lead group activities related to employment awareness, work skills, and career exploration. + Coordinate with CCBHC team to integrate employment-focused topics into social club programming. + Contribute to a positive, recovery-oriented club environment that promotes hope, dignity, and personal empowerment. + Track client participation, progress, and outcomes using designated electronic health record (EHR) systems. + Participate in case reviews, team meetings, and interdisciplinary planning with CCBHC staff. + Maintain accurate, timely documentation of services in accordance with CCBHC and agency guidelines. Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work or related field, or 3-5 years of experience with supported employment, or vocational rehabilitation + At least one year of experience supporting individuals with mental health or co-occurring conditions + Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients in a strengths-based person-centered manner + Comfort working in an informal, non-clinical environment with a flexible, client-directed approach + Proficiency in Microsoft office and ability to learn EHR systems + Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Access offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage; an array of voluntary benefits (term life, whole life, identity theft protection and pet insurance); Healthcare and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts; employer paid Short Term Disability, LTD and AD&D; a matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, accelerated holiday pay and tuition assistance. ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK. Access: Supports For Living is an EEO employer IND2024 Share: mail Apply Now