Education & Employment Specialist - ACT TAY

Empower Lives Through Purposeful Work and Learning

As an Education and Employment Specialist with our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, you’ll help individuals living with psychiatric disabilities rediscover purpose and independence through meaningful employment and educational opportunities. This role combines advocacy, coaching, and hands-on support to help people build brighter, self-directed futures.

Schedule : Monday-Friday with some nights, some weekends, and on-call rotation.

About ACT / ACT TAY / STEPS

ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) / ACT TAY (Assertive Community Treatment for Transitional-Aged Youth) / STEPS (Shape, Teach, Evolve, Prepare, Support)   programs are a way of providing many types of service to people with chronic mental health disorders. ACT / STEPS teams provide services directly to people in their community. People who access ACT / STEPS services receive the wrap-around psychiatric services, but within the comfort of their own home and community. ACT / STEPS team members are comprised of professionals in the areas of psychiatry, social work, nursing, substance use disorders, supported employment, and peer support so they have the skills they need to meet the many needs of the people they serve. The ACT / STEPS team provides these services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, each day of the year.

This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who :

• Enjoys helping others find confidence and purpose through work or education
• Values community-based, person-centered approaches to care
• Thrives on collaboration within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Finds fulfillment in making a measurable difference every day

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Include :

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

QUALIFICATION(S) : WORK  EXPERIENCE / TRAINING / ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

listed :

o Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S.

o Four years of qualifying experience; or

o Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the Department of Mental Health.

substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.

You’ll Be a Great Fit for This Role if You :

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