Employment Specialist – Supported Employment Program

Title: Employment Specialist – Supported Employment Program

Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Employment Type: Full-time, Mode of Work:
In-person (no remote work)

Work Location: Miami-Dade County, with travel to Broward and Palm Beach County

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 (non-negotiable)

• Health Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
• Medical Gap Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
• Dental Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
• Vision Insurance – 100% paid for employee only
• Life and AD&D – 100% paid for employee only
• Supplemental Insurance – Aflac
• 403(b) Retirement plan (with employer match)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 11-12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off, including Birthday and Personal Day
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth
• Non-profit IRS Taxable Benefits

• Bachelors in, Business, Data Management, or related field;
  Education and experience equivalent to undergraduate degree in mental health or social services, business, personnel management, or vocational services.
• At least 2 years’ experience working with people with serious mental illnesses, experience with vocational services, and knowledge of the work world are preferred
• Bi-lingual (English-Spanish or English-Haitian Creole) preferred.
• Previous experience as an employment specialist helping people with serious mental illnesses obtain and sustain competitive employment is desired.
• Prior experience using assessment tools to help clients during their interviewing process preferred.
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing preferred.
• Prior experience as an employment specialist in South Florida market preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to take a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work with and engage individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to successfully navigate through the Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applicable software.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Performing the duties of this position requires the ability to walk, sit, stand, reach, talk, hear and lift presentation materials, including equipment.
• Must have access to a licensed, insured personal vehicle at all times during work hours for reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for the use of personal vehicles as part of work‑related travel.

The Employment Specialist will ensure that referred clients to the Supported Employment Program (ENGAGE) in South Florida’s Tri‑County Area (Miami‑Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties) focus on a client‑based population that requires integrated analysis of job development and career path guidance and placement.

• Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in integrated job settings.
• Assesses consumers’ vocational functioning on ongoing basis.
• Following SE principles and procedures, helps clients in job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with consumers’ needs and interests.
• Provides individualized, time‑unlimited, follow‑along services to help clients sustain employment.
• Based on agreement with consumers, provides education and support to employers, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow‑along contact with employers.
• Provides outreach services to consumers, as necessary, when they appear to disengage from SE services.
• Maintains contact with clients even without a vocational focus to sustain engagement.
• Prepares reports client case load to inform progress and issues.
• Ensure program operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serves as an Ambassador of Gang Alternative, Inc.
• Implement employability skills training with performance excellence and contract compliance.

Gang Alternative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law. Gang Alternative, Inc. is a Drug‑Free Workplace.