Supported Employment Specialist

WHO WE ARE

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for carrying out the services of the supported employment program by assisting consumers in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and recovery.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage consumers and build trusting, collaborative relationships focused on achieving competitive employment in integrated work settings.
• Assess consumers’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis through review of background information, skills, and work experience.
• Support consumers with job development and job search activities aligned with their individual needs, interests, and employment goals while following supported employment principles and procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers to identify potential job placement opportunities for consumers.
• Provide individualized, ongoing, time-unlimited follow-along services to support consumers in maintaining successful employment.
• Spend at least 65% of scheduled work time providing direct community-based services, including consumer engagement, job development, employer outreach, and follow-along supports, in accordance with supported employment fidelity standards.
• Provide education and support to employers, as authorized by the consumer, including assistance with job accommodations and ongoing employer communication.
• Meet regularly with treatment team members to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.
• Create individual vocational service plans with the consumer, case manager, and other treatment team providers, ensuring quarterly updates.
• Attend treatment meetings as necessary for ongoing communication and coordination of services.
• Develop and implement worker support groups as needed.