Employment Specialist

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Full Time BH Staff 151 North Main, Decatur, Decatur, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Employment Specialist

• High School or GED: $18.00/hour + 56 paid days off annually
• High School or GED + 5 years’ experience: $23.00/hour + 56 paid days off annually
• Bachelor’s Degree: $25.00/hour + 56 paid days off annually
• Salary is based on education, experience, and licensure or certification

Schedule: Full-Time | Every other Friday off (paid wellness day)

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Heritage Behavioral Health Center is hiring passionate professionals!

We are a mission-driven Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic located in Decatur, Illinois who is dedicated to improving mental health and substance use care to individuals in a multi-county area. We recognize that all individuals at our organization have an impact on client care – regardless of the position they hold.

• Every other Friday off – paid wellness days
• 56 paid days off in your first year
• Competitive salaries aligned with state and national benchmarks
• Loan forgiveness eligibility through NHSC

At Heritage, we believe in taking care of our staff’s needs so that they can concentrate on taking care of the needs of the individuals we serve. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such!

As an Employment Specialist providing Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services at Heritage Behavioral Health Center in Decatur, Illinois, you will help individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges obtain and maintain competitive, integrated employment aligned with their preferences. This role follows the IPS evidence-based model, emphasizing rapid job search, individualized support, and integration with clinical treatment teams.

You will work collaboratively with clinical staff, employers, and community partners to support individuals in achieving meaningful employment, enhancing recovery, independence, and overall quality of life.

• Provide individualized job development and placement services based on client preferences, strengths, and experiences.
• Support rapid job search efforts, minimizing pre-employment barriers and focusing on competitive employment.
• Develop relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and advocate for clients.
• Assist clients with resume development, job applications, interview preparation, and job retention skills.
• Provide ongoing, individualized support to help clients maintain employment, including on-the-job coaching as needed.
• Collaborate closely with behavioral health treatment teams to integrate employment goals into overall care.
• Educate clients on how employment may impact benefits and connect them to benefits counseling as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with IPS fidelity standards and agency requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and IPS fidelity reviews to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of recovery principles and the role of employment in recovery
• Familiarity with the IPS Supported Employment model (preferred)
• Knowledge of local labor market trends, employers, and workforce resources

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills to support individuals in achieving employment goals
• Ability to build relationships with both clients and employers
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and motivational skills
• Strong organizational and time-management…