Individual Support And Placement Specialist

Full-Time | $19.29/hour |
Daily Pay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At RHD, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking a compassionate, motivated Individual Support and Placement Specialist to join our Louisiana Metropolitan ACT team. In this role, you’ll help individuals identify their employment and educational goals, connect with opportunities in the community, and build the skills and supports needed to succeed.

If you enjoy building relationships, connecting people with opportunities, and helping others take meaningful steps toward independence, this could be the career for you.

The Louisiana Metropolitan ACT program of Resources for Human Development (RHD) provides community-based behavioral health services through a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment team.

As part of the ACT team, the Individual Support and Placement Specialist focuses on helping participants pursue meaningful employment, education, and vocational opportunities based on their individual interests, strengths, preferences, and goals.

• $19.29/hour
• Daily Pay, access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance after 30 days
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

• Help individuals achieve employment and educational goals
• Build relationships with employers and community partners
• Support greater independence and community involvement
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Make a meaningful difference in people's lives

As an Individual Support and Placement Specialist, you will help individuals obtain and maintain employment consistent with their vocational goals while also providing support for education and technical training that can lead to career advancement.

• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with participants focused on achieving competitive employment.
• Assess participants' vocational skills, interests, strengths, and preferences on an ongoing basis.
• Help participants explore different jobs and careers based on their individual interests.
• Conduct individualized job development and job search activities.
• Develop relationships with local employers and learn about their workforce needs.
• Assist participants with following up on employment opportunities and job applications.
• Provide ongoing individualized support to help participants maintain successful employment.
• Develop employment support plans based on each participant's needs, goals, and preferences.

• Build relationships with employers throughout the community.
• Educate employers about available program supports when appropriate and agreed upon by the participant.
• Assist with workplace accommodations and employment supports when needed.
• Conduct regular employer contacts to identify employment opportunities and understand business needs.
• Provide outreach to participants who may be disengaging from employment services.

• Help participants explore education and vocational training programs that align with their interests and abilities.
• Assist participants in navigating college, certificate, GED, and other educational opportunities.
• Help individuals access financial aid, scholarships, educational resources, supplies, and other supports.
• Assist participants with planning and managing school schedules, assignments, exams, and important deadlines.
• Collaborate with educational and disability support services when needed.

• Help participants understand how employment may impact benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.
• Connect individuals with benefits counseling and other appropriate resources.
• Assist participants with reporting earnings when needed.
• Coordinate employment and educational services with other members of the behavioral health treatment team.

• Participate in team…