Vocational Specialist - ACT​/FACT

Act/Fact Vocational Specialist

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Hours:

Full‑Time, 40 hours/week

• Meet with ACT participants—in their homes and other community venues—to provide in vivo services which improve the participants’ quality of life and maintain community tenure. Services include, but are not limited to:
• Assisting with activities of daily living
• Budget planning and money management
• Maintenance of stable housing
• Accessing benefits and entitlements to increase financial independence
• Meal planning and grocery shopping
• Access to reliable transportation services
• Side‑by‑side coaching and training
• Transport and accompany clients to scheduled community activities or appointments
• Provide medication service—including delivery of medications and observation of ingestion—as directed by the team psychiatrist, nursing staff, and Team Leader
• In collaboration with other members of the ACT staff, provide service coordination for an assigned group of clients
• Assume responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising treatment goals
• Provide individual and supportive counseling to assist with symptom management
• Provide on‑call crisis services on a rotating schedule (primary and backup) as directed by the Team Leader to cover program needs
• Complete documentation of all services in a timely manner, using the electronic health record, in accordance with program and Network standards
• Work weekend, evening, and holidays on a rotating schedule as directed by the Team Leader to cover program needs
• Cross‑train with other ACT specialties to provide other services such as housing support, vocational support, etc. to ACT participants
• Develop relationships with various employers within the community and assist with matching participants with jobs in their chosen area of work
• Offer on‑the‑job support and coaching in line with the Supported Employment model
• Assess participants’ educational and work history, goals for future vocational engagement, and develop a plan to assist ACT participants with reaching vocational goals
• May provide educational and support groups to participants of the ACT Team to address vocational and educational goals
• Provide primary support to ACT participants and cross‑train the other members of the ACT team to assist with access to housing‑related supports and resources, with the goal of promoting mental health stability and reducing forensic and hospital recidivism
• Other duties may be assigned

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, counseling, or related field. Degree in rehabilitation counseling preferred.

Minimum of two years of direct‑service experience with individuals with mental health concerns. Experience working with individuals with forensic involvement and/or co‑occurring substance use disorders is preferred.

• Language:
  English fluency required in speech, reading, and writing. Additional fluency in a second language (e.g., Spanish) preferred.
• Mathematical reasoning:
  Basic mathematical reasoning required.
• Clean driving record and active driver’s license required.

• Heavy work exertional activity. Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs., and sit, stand, and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8‑hour workday.
• Non‑exertional activity: stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) required frequently; handling (grasping) required frequently; fine manipulation required occasionally.
• Functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light, and sedentary work.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Visual and auditory acuity required to provide comprehensive care.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.