Chestnut Health Systems-posted about 1 month ago
$17 - $20/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Belleville, IL
501-1,000 employees
Hospitals

Chestnut Health Systems is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our team. As an Employment Technician or Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing case management mental health services and supporting consumers in their journey towards employment and recovery. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals seeking employment while promoting the recovery model of treatment. Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut's research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference. EOE - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience. The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $17.00 - $20.00 an hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity. Check out additional benefits here!

  • Complete required data entry and paperwork in accordance with program and agency policies and procedures.
  • Provide consumer-driven services that meet program requirements and maintain an assigned level of consumer services.
  • Promote the recovery model of treatment, including trauma-informed care, hope, respect, empowerment, health/wellness, and spirituality/connectedness.
  • Provide referral, linkage, and advocacy to recommended community resources, especially involving Department of Rehabilitation Services, educational, and vocational resources.
  • Foster positive interactions within Chestnut and the community, especially with businesses and professionals, to sustain a favorable program reputation and develop employment opportunities for consumers.
  • Attend meetings, consumer staffings, and program development activities, providing support and backup to other team members as necessary.
  • Recommend permanent job placements based on consumer strengths, preferences, and needs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of fidelity requirements for Individual Placement and Support, including maintaining face-to-face employer contacts, providing services in the community, ensuring timely documentation, and developing retention plans.
  • Promote Chestnut's culture of customer service excellence.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all organizational information gained in the course of performing job responsibilities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have demonstrated a strong interest in or experience working in social services; or a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology, or a related human service field.
  • Alternatively, candidates may possess a bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting, or a certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program plus a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience in providing mental health services.
  • Certification as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) in good standing with the State of Illinois is also accepted.
  • Additionally, candidates must have a valid driver's license, private automobile insurance, and be insurable.
  • Basic computer skills and experience with MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and an electronic medical record (EMR) are required.
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