Employment Specialist

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Silver Spring, MD, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $43,000.00 Annually

Employment Specialist Wanted!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with mental health diagnosis and co-occurring disabilities? Join our team at Rock Creek where passion drives everything we do!

About Us:At Rock Creek, we believe in empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. We provide comprehensive support services to individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders, fostering their growth, independence, and happiness. At Rock Creek, we're not just a team – we're a family driven by love, compassion, and the unwavering belief that everyone deserves to live a life filled with purpose and joy.

Your Mission:As an Employment Specialist
at Rock Creek you'll be at the heart of our mission. You'll have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our consumers every single day. You'll play a vital role in helping our consumers achieve their goals and dreams. You’ll also be the guiding light that illuminates the path to a brighter future for our clients. From celebrating victories big and small to offering a shoulder to lean on during challenging times, you'll be the heartbeat of hope that fuels their journey toward independence and fulfillment.

Why Join Us:

• Make a Difference:
  
  Experience the joy of knowing that your work directly improves the lives of others.
• Rewarding Work:
  
  Be part of a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognized.
• Personal Growth:
  
  Receive ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance:
  
  Enjoy flexible scheduling options that allow you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Passionate Community:
  
  Join a passionate community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.

What You'll Do:

Interview and evaluate DDA and MHA applicants/candidates, and confer with medical and professional personnel to determine type and degree of disability, eligibility for service, and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation

• Acceptor recommend acceptance of suitable candidates
• Determine suitable job or business consistent with applicant's desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations
• Plan and arrange for applicant to study or train for job
• Responsible for completing treatment plans as needed with clients, and implements treatment plans with client
• Organize and conduct support group and vocational groups as needed
• Endeavor to place individual in gainful employment after acquisition of marketable skills
• Resolve work related problems or difficulties, and assigns individual to simpler tasks when worker cannot perform assigned duties
• Observe worker to ensure that work is performed according to prescribed methods and meets established standards
• Maintain working relationships with staff of other agencies and institutions, homes, facilities, and acts as liaison between clients and agency/ institution
• Acts as liaison between clients and their supervisor and co-workers
• Help clients understand mental illness and how it affects their health, lifestyles, and employment
• Determine suitable job or business consistent with applicant's desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations.
• Plan and arranges for applicants to study or train for job
• Assist applicant with personal adjustment throughout rehabilitation program
• Aid applicant in obtaining medical and social services during training
• Aid applicants in obtaining additional employment services from DOR’s (Division of Rehabilitation Services)
• Responsible for the accurate and timely billing of all services to DOR’s and credible wireless
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of authorizations for services in Value Options
• Attends mandatory meetings
• Check’s work email at the beginning and end of each shift
• Participate in and successfully completes…