Supported Employment and Education Specialist

Do you have a heart for helping youth and families accomplish their goals? Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope.

We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

• Bachelor-level starting pay $22.34 an hour with $1000 sign-on bonus
• Associate-level starting pay $20.19 per hour with $1000 sign-on bonus
• Higher pay for bilingual staff
• Mileage reimbursement
• Start earning PTO the day you start
• Company laptop and cell phone
• Work life balance
• Behavioral health assistance
• Regular supervision

The Insight CSC Supported Employment and Education Specialist (SEES) provides assistance to young adults enrolled in the program with obtaining and retaining competitive employment and/or educational setting and builds partnerships with area businesses to connect program enrollees with opportunities.

• Evaluating the family’s need for services
• Developing and monitoring a treatment plan that supports the family’s goals
• Helping the family obtain services needed to support their goals, such as food or housing assistance, medical care, Social Security benefits, transportation, skills training, etc.
• Following up to make sure the family is receiving services and those services are helping
• Advocating for the family and serving as a link between DCS, court, schools, healthcare providers, employers, community agencies and other Oaklawn services
• Documenting all family interaction electronically
• Interacting directly with clients, face to face - frequency varies with need, availability of the client and the level of intensity
• Interacting frequently with outpatient therapists, physicians, other employees involved in the case, community agencies, referrals sources and other services
• Caseload expectations will take into account training, case complexity, level of frequency and/or other assigned duties
• Hours will include availability in the evenings and/or weekends

• Two years of college and two years of experience in a similar human services job OR
• BA/BS in social service or a human services-related field preferred
• Two years’ experience in a social service setting preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance