Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

All Health Network is currently looking for qualified Employment Specialist to join our team of behavioral health service professionals. As a team we strive every day to nurture growth and recovery by caring for each other, our clients, and our future.

Job Description:

Employment Specialist

• Champion employment as a key factor in mental health recovery by partnering with consumers, employers, mental health professionals, families, and community partners.
• Vocational specialists using the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model will achieve the following goals:
• Job placement, monitored monthly through supervision and team meetings
• Comprehensive career planning as evidenced by the inclusion of a Supported Employment Plan in EHR.
• Job coaching documented in EHR.
• Maintenance of employer partnerships as evidenced by self-report, community logs, and progress notes.
• Completion of progress reports for DVR and other funding partners.
• Foster integration of vocational, mental health, and rehabilitation services, as evidenced by self-report and team meeting minutes.
• Complete documentation timely and professionally, as evidenced by quarterly dashboard.
• Perform services in the community for 65% of their work week, as evidenced by quarterly dashboard.
• Make at least 6 contacts with hiring managers per week, as evidenced by community log and self-report.
• Responsible for assisting individuals experiencing mental illness and/or substance use by teaching job skills to prepare them for workforce entry. Maintain adherence to the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
• Provide on-the-job training and support to help clients maintain their employment. Offer services to individuals, guided by the individual and involving families, friends, peer groups, and community supports.
• Monitor symptoms, current mental status, and clinical service needs for program members and assist with connecting to those services as required. Coordinate information with all relevant providers both internally and externally. Connect individuals to case managers and benefit acquisition specialists to promote job development and successful placement.
• Operate as a colleague and role model, working collaboratively with program members and other staff in all aspects of the program. Educate colleagues about employment, education, and meaningful roles for job seekers as central to the recovery process. Assist in maintaining employment resource materials, bulletin boards, and promoting celebration of individual successes.
• Foster a "work" culture at All Health Network.
• Document all service contacts in the community and with individuals. Develop mutually agreed upon implementation action plans with a recovery focus.
• Network with the business community to assist with maintaining and developing relationships to promote job development and placement for individuals. Develop community employment positions that match the needs and desires of specific individuals.
• Demonstrate a customer service focus, good communication, and professionalism with clients, co-workers, and outside agency personnel to provide high-quality services and enhance community relationships.
• Complete all monthly reports and track individuals enrolled in the program to meet fidelity measures. Fulfill obligations with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation related to the number of clients served in vocational services and job placements. Work collaboratively with vocational counselors on this endeavor.
• Complete and follow through with financial and clinical information necessary to ensure reimbursement for services provided to consumers.
• Engage in All Health Network meetings and trainings as instructed, team meetings, individual and group supervision sessions, DVR consortium meetings, treatment team meetings, and other vocational meetings as required.
• Participate in the annual Office of Behavioral Health Fidelity Review.
• Follow all All Health Network policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed within the scope of the position and the employee's experience, education, and ability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health or human services
• Preferred:
  Supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, coaching, job development, career counseling
• Familiarity with recovery and trauma-informed care
• Ability to use an electronic health record system
• All Health Network does not employ former or current clients or family members of clients receiving treatment at any All Health Network facilities.

Skills:

• Establish trust with mentally ill consumers and their families.
• Motivate individuals and support them in work roles.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Maintain relationships with employers for successful job placements.
• Complete IPS training and certification within 2 years of hire (as required by CDHS).
• Have own transportation, good driving record, valid driver's license, and insurance.

Shift/Location:

Full-time

Monday -…