Family Service League Inc.·Town of Huntington, New York
The Vocational Specialist provides recovery-based employment and educational support to adults with serious mental illness using evidence-based practices like IPS. Responsibilities include conducting employer outreach, facilitating group sessions, and assisting clients with job readiness and community integration.
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.
Monday-Friday 8: 00am-4:00pm
Family Service League is seeking a full-time Vocational Specialist to work in our Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program located in Huntington NY.
The Vocational Specialist provides recovery-based services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
Responsibilities include assisting individuals in identifying and achieving employment and educational goals through individualized vocational counseling and support.
The Vocational Specialist conducts assessments, facilitates PROS individual and group sessions, assists with job readiness and job search activities, and provides ongoing support to help participants obtain and maintain competitive employment.
Regular travel within the community and the transportation of clients are essential functions of this position.
This position is community-based, with at least 50% of work hours spent off-site providing vocational services, employer outreach, job development, and employment support and community integration.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field required.
Minimum of one year of related experience in mental health services required.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, required, as well as familiarity with Electronic Health Records.
Valid, clean New York State driver's license required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
Market context
In New York, vocational specialist roles are commonly tied to mental health and community support programs, where employers look for candidates who can help clients build job readiness and maintain employment. Competition can be stronger for applicants who already have mental health experience, a valid New York State driver’s license, and comfort with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any role-specific caseload or documentation expectations before applying.