Job Description
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: Middletown, NY
Pay Rate: $26.44 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30AM-6:00PM (40hrs)
OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
• 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.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
• Support agency initiatives and community partnerships related to workforce development.
• Promote agency values of respect, dignity, and recovery in all interactions.
• Attend training, workshops, and professional development opportunities as required.
• Assist with special projects or activities as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
• 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn EHR systems.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• 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.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Ability to travel locally for community-based job development and employer engagement.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent computer use for documentation and reporting.
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans
