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Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Harbor, Inc.Defiance, OH, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Harbor is currently looking for an Employment Specialist to join our Defiance team. The Employment Specialist assists individuals with mental health disabilities in engaging in employment services, including preparing for employment, vocational assessment, guidance and support, and placement in the competitive marketplace consistent with the evidenced based IPS (independent placement and support) model of supported employment. Provides services focused on the outcome of competitive employment, no one is excluded, rapid job search, integration of employment with other members of a treatment team, and other support including vocational rehabilitation services. The focus is on consumer preferences in employment, needs surrounding it and with provision of individual long term supports.

Position is full-time

Education / Experience / Other Requirements :

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work or closely related behavioral / mental health field from an accredited college or university, plus 1 year of vocational rehabilitation or closely related experience
  • Preference will be given to candidate who has a Master's degree, with license in Ohio (LSW or LPC) or who has a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), and to the candidate who has experience in vocational rehabilitation with the specified population.
  • Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
  • When applicable, non-licensed staff will be required to complete 20 hours of CEUs every 24 months.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
  • Must successfully complete a BCI / FBI background check(s) and six exclusionary database checks every 5 years, as required by OOD.

Essential Job Competencies / Performance Expectations :

  • The IPS model of Supported Employment operates from a view that all clients who are interested in working will have access to supported employment services. Mental Health treatment teams encourage IPS / SE participation if the client expresses a desire to pursue employment.
  • From the SE Fidelity Scale : Employment Specialists (ES) provide only employment related services, with a caseload range from 20-30 and clients in various phases of employment.
  • ES carries out all phases of employment services including intake, engagement, assessment, job placement, job coaching, and follow along supports. There must be integration of rehabilitation with mental health treatment teams.
  • ES participate regularly in mental health treatment team meetings with shared decision making, and help the team think about employment for those who have expressed interest and have not yet been referred.
  • ES service documentation is integrated into client's mental health treatment record.
  • ES help the team develop employment interest related questions to be asked at intake and ongoing throughout treatment to determine that IPS / SE is accessed.
  • ES facilitate referrals, eligibility information, and coordination with local VR providers and have frequent contact regarding mutual clients and meet regularly to discuss progress.
  • ES organize and moderate discussion groups about employment experiences so that clients may share stories of successes and gain increased understanding, guidance, and peer support.

    • DOCUMENTATION

  • Responsible for the quality and completeness of the designated area(s) of the clinical record.
  • Develops and updates employment portion of Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for each client if needed, reflecting the areas of possible need related to employment : Health Care (mental health and physical health), Social Support, Transportation, Vocational / Educational, and Self-Management.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely documentation which includes, but is not limited to : Activity / Progress Notes, Incident Report forms and any other forms necessary to document CPST services.
  • Keyes documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor.
  • In providing billable services, fulfills or exceeds unit expectations established by Harbor.

    • EVALUATION

  • Assesses client needs for employment and formulates appropriate strategies to assist the client in making progress towards achieving their employment goals.
  • Assists the client in identifying his / her interests, skills, and aptitudes in exploring possible vocational choices and the labor market.
  • Assists the client in gaining information on the effects of employment on entitlements / financial assistance that the client may be receiving (i.e., SSI / SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Section 8, Food Stamps) to assist the client in making an informed choice.
  • Evaluates with the client optimal employer and work site job matches and may complete worksite job analysis.
  • Coordinates with client employment specific needs and formulates a plan in conjunction with the client, family, and / or significant others.
  • With the behavioral team evaluates and revises the employment portions of the ISP according to the client’s progress and needs.
  • Assesses client needs beyond employment and formulates a plan for support in that employment in conjunction with the client, family, and / or significant others.

    • CRISIS PREVENTION / INTERVENTION

  • Follows crisis prevention / intervention and inpatient pre-screening protocols.

    • ONGOING INTERVENTIONS

  • Assists the client in developing employment opportunities as well as the skills to succeed in employment.
  • Promotes resiliency among youth served through identifying options available through employment.
  • Provides support, education (i.e., benefits counseling, advantages of employment) and consultation to clients, families, and / or significant others.
  • Actively develops employment opportunities and assists clients in learning job skills as needed, individually or in groups.
  • Provides therapeutic interventions as noted in the ISP to maintain the client in employment or assist with adjustment with job loss or difficulty and potentially transitioning to a next step or job.
  • Monitors clients to identify and minimize effects of psychiatric symptoms, and effective symptom management in an employment setting.
  • Provides education on self-management of symptoms to clients, families and / or significant others.
  • Performs community outreach for the purpose of recruitment, client engagement, and necessary support services.
  • Provides coaching and mentoring assistance as needed for the purpose of maintaining and retaining employment.
  • Carries and utilizes a cell phone for business related communication with supervisor and other staff.

    • COLLABORATION

  • Assists the client, family, treatment team, employer in increasing social supports.
  • Coordinates evaluations and assessments by internal and / or external providers.
  • Coordinates and monitors all employment related services identified in the ISP.

    • SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS

  • Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies, and demonstrates continued growth.
  • Provides assistance in gaining access to essential community resources and linking with appropriate vocational resources (BVR, ODJFS, BWC, SS, OMJ, etc.).

    • About Harbor :

  • A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
  • 350+ clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
  • Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

    • Why Work for Harbor?

    It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include :

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
  • Clinical supervision hours offered
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Ability to make a difference in your community!
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