USD $40,000.00 / Yr.
USD $45,000.00 / Yr.
Position Overview
I. SCOPE OF ROLE :
The Employment Specialist will provide work readiness, pre and post-employment services, job
development, and supportive services to program participants living with mental health
conditions.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Allocates competitive employment positions in the community.
- Provides hands on job coaching to consumers at job sites.
- Maintains on-going liaison with job sites.
- Keeps abreast of consumer’s employment progress in a timely and efficient manner.
- Maintains updated information, progress notes, and service plans in consumer case records.
- Assists consumers with job readiness / search activities.
- Co-facilitates weekly work readiness and retention groups.
- Provides direct counseling and on-going assessments as needed.
- Conducts intake with prospective program participants.
- Enters information to both the AWARDS and ACE portal.
- Conducts outreach activities and program presentations to obtain referrals.
- Represents the agency to the community at large and participates in professional meetings.
- Additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
III. REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred / High school diploma / equivalency required.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorder.
- Basic computer skills (. MS Office suite and Windows)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Ability to manage multiple projects and ask for help when needed.
- Ability to work with all stakeholders : members, network, families, and government staff in a
caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural
differences.
Company Overview
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture
built on our core values : respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous
quality improvement.
S : US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S : US is
committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals
with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use
of services animals.
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