Employment Counselor

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:
As an Employment Counselor, you will be part of a dynamic team of individuals that are providing on-site and off-site work support in an effort to increase service recipients’ ability to succeed.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

What your day might look like:

• Provides on/off-site job coaching
• Assists with benefits counseling
• Works with local businesses and employers to develop employment and volunteer opportunities for clients
• Transports recipients to/from employment site when clinically indicated
• Collaborates with PROS staff to ensure coordination of services
• Complies with all BHSN and regulatory policies and procedures

Your skills and qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS driver’s license acceptable to BHSN’s insurance provider and reliable transportation
• Must possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with adults with mental illness, in human services field or with employment programs preferred
• Flexible work schedule to meet needs of service recipients

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions,citizenship or immigration statusor any other factor prohibited by law.