Skill Builder / Vocational Specialist

• Provides ongoing job development and readiness training.
• Discharge Planning.
• Teach and encourage independent living skills to promote mental wellbeing and recovery.
• Collaborate with community organizations and agencies to enhance Vocational and Living Skills programming.
• Collaborate with Care Managers and other care team providers as necessary.
• Performs Quality Assurance activities including:
  • Provides services according to agency policies and procedures and governmental regulations/guidelines.
  • Evaluates programming and individual needs to identify strengths or barriers.
  • Assists in problem resolution and implementing appropriate program modifications.
• Participates in committees as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate program records and statistical accountability.
• Represents Helio Health and the program to the community.
  Other tasks as assigned by supervisor, including tasks falling under the umbrella of services provided in Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment,
• Home and Community Based Services and ACCES-VR programs.

• Minimum physical effort is required, with occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stand, sit, stoop, reach, push and pull on a daily and/or regular basis.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time consistent with administrative and presenting duties.
• Finger manipulation and hand coordination for constant computer use.
• Ability to pass a test for illicit substances.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising efficiency and workflow.

Helio Health provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, religion, national origin, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence, age, military or veteran status, handicap or disability, family medical history or predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, marital status, family status, political affiliation, felony conviction record, status as a victim of a crime, or status as an employee who has complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit, or any other categories, status or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary and hourly compensation ranges are provided in accordance with NYS law and are based on Helio Health's good faith belief of what is accurate at the time of posting. Salary and hourly compensation offers are based on candidate's education level and experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager and program.