Supported Employment Specialist

JOB CODE: C220

JOB TITLE: Supported Employment Specialist (SUD)

LOCATION: Pendleton, Oregon is the base location. Serves Umatilla County clients.

FLSA: .87 FTE non-exempt (expectation to work 34.8 hours per week)

SUPERVISOR: Regional Supported Employment Supervisor

Pay Grade: B08 ($25.19 - $36.97 hourly, depending on experience)

**CURRENTLY OFFERING A

$4,785 HIRING BONUS!!

(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

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Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at 50% at the end of the fiscal year)
• 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 mental health days provided after 1 year introduction
• Workplace Flexibility schedule options available after 1 year (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
• Relocation Benefit of up to $4,000 if moving over 100 miles, $ depending on distance. This is available to be included w/ job offer
• Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance

DESCRIPTION

Provides culturally competent services of the IPS Supported Employment program by assisting clients obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

Regional Supported Employment Supervisor

Supervision Exercised

This position does not supervise other employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers without psychiatric challenges.
• Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g. SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be affected by employment in order for clients to make good decisions about employment opportunities. Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed.
• Assesses client’s vocational functioning on ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. With the client’s permission, provides education and support to family members. Discusses client’s preference for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers.
• Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of supported employment.
• Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment.
• Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per week. Employer contacts are designed to learn about the needs of the business describe supports offered by the program and describe client strengths that are relevant to the position.
• Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients that may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with the employer.
• Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service. Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach.
• Attends weekly meetings with mental health treatment team and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.
• Has face-to-face meetings with vocational rehabilitation counselors at least once a month to coordinate services for clients.
• Develops an individual employment plan with the client, mental health worker, other treatment team providers and updates it quarterly. Develops job support plans with the client using input from the client, mental health workers, family members, past employment experiences and information about current job.
• Spends 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community. For example, meets client at community locations such as home, workplace, coffee shop, library, etc. or takes client to apply for jobs, investigate local GED or colleges, etc.
• Provides supported education, using principles similar to supported employment, for clients who express interest in education to advance their employment goals.
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.