Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.
Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.
Why Access?
Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.
You’ll be part of a team that is:
- Clear about expectations
- Supportive and accountable
- Focused on outcomes that matter to people.
And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.
Location: New Windsor, NY
Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM (40hrs.)
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROS-is a Community Rehabilitation and support program to assist individuals in acquiring and maintaining skills and supports to live successfully in their communities. These include: wellness self-management, benefits and financial management, leisure planning, and skill development to manage symptoms and practice life skills. This program offers intensive rehabilitation services to assist individuals in obtaining specific life roles, and to reduce the risk of relapse, hospitalization, loss of housing, or involvement with the criminal justice system.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct job development and job search activities
- Assist clients in obtaining employment
- Assist in employability skill development
- Assist in interview and resume preparedness
- Provide individualized support
- Assist clients in maintaining employment
- Provide benefits counseling
- Provide education to family members and employers
- Negotiate job accommodations when needed
- Work collaboratively with team members to achieve employment outcomes
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Assignments may be determined at a future date
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
- Ability to work as an effective team player
- Ability to achieve employment outcomes is essential
- Valid, unrestricted driver's license and access to a reliable personal vehicle are required for this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associates degree in mental health, social services or business preferred
- Experience working with people with a serious mental illness is preferred
- Experience providing employment services is preferred
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position, which are reviewed in each case.
- Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time
- Able to work in open space floor plan
- Must be capable to move throughout work day (and follow individuals throughout the community)
- Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet
- Must be able to move in tight spaces
- Occasional lifting of > _25+ pounds
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