Employment Specialist Job Toledo area,Ohio USA,Healthcare

Harbor is seeking an Employment Specialist to join the Toledo team! This position assists individuals with mental health disabilities in engaging in employment services, including preparing for employment, vocational assessment, guidance and support, and placement in the competitive marketplace consistent with the evidenced based IPS (independent placement and support) model of supported employment.

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week.

Education

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral/mental health field from an accredited college or university.
May substitute an Associate’s degree and four (4) years of related experience.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree: minimum of one (1) year of vocational rehabilitation or closely related experience.
Associate’s degree: minimum of four (4) years of vocational rehabilitation or closely related experience.
Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.

Licensure and Certifications (if applicable):

When applicable, non-licensed staff will be required to complete 20 hours of CEUs every 24 months.
Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
Must successfully complete a BCI/FBI background check(s) and six exclusionary database checks every five (5) years, as required by OOD.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related behavioral/mental health field.
Current Ohio licensure (LSW or LPC).
Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) credential.
Experience in vocational rehabilitation with the specified population.

RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions and

Primary Responsibilities:

The IPS model of Supported Employment operates from a view that all clients who are interested in working will have access to supported employment services. Mental Health treatment teams encourage IPS/SE participation if the client expresses a desire to pursue employment.
From the SE Fidelity Scale:
Employment Specialists (ES) provide only employment related services, with a caseload range from 20-30 and clients in various phases of employment.
ES carries out all phases of employment services including intake, engagement, assessment, job placement, job coaching, and follow along supports. There must be integration of rehabilitation with mental health treatment teams.
ES participate regularly in mental health treatment team meetings with shared decision making, and help the team think about employment for those who have expressed interest and have not yet been referred.
ES service documentation is integrated into client's mental health treatment record.
ES help the team develop employment interest related questions to be asked at intake and ongoing throughout treatment to determine that IPS/SE is accessed.
ES facilitate referrals, eligibility information, and coordination with local VR providers and have frequent contact regarding mutual clients and meet regularly to discuss progress.
ES organize and moderate discussion groups about employment experiences so that clients may share stories of successes and gain increased understanding, guidance, and peer support.

DOCUMENTATION

Responsible for the quality and completeness of the designated area(s) of the clinical record.
Develops and updates employment portion of Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for each client if needed, reflecting the areas of possible need related to employment:
Health Care (mental health and physical health), Social Support, Transportation, Vocational/Educational, and Self-Management.
Responsible for accurate and timely documentation which includes, but is not limited to:
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