Employment Specialist $2500 retention bonus

The Providence Center • Providence, RI

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About The Position

The Employment Specialist orients referred individuals to Employment Services, completes intakes, administers or arranges assessments, and develops individualized employment and treatment plans. The role supports people in finding and retaining employment through job development, placement, coaching, on-site support, transportation, and related services. It coordinates services with multidisciplinary teams, the Office of Rehabilitation Services, community agencies, and other departments, while maintaining required records and confidentiality. The position also facilitates employment-related classes and workshops, participates in trainings and committees, and works flexible hours as needed to meet job-coaching and networking needs. This position is eligible for a $2,500 retention bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a similar field.
• Valid driver's license and insured automobile.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in a vocational or employment setting.
• Experience with psychiatric disability.
• Marketing background.
• Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Orient referred individuals to Employment Services, its available services, departmental goals, and philosophies; complete intakes and schedule follow-up services.
• Administer needed assessments and evaluations or make appropriate referrals.
• Begin job development within 30 days of intake.
• Develop and implement individual employment and treatment plans based on evaluations, assessments, reports, strengths, barriers, and the individual's goals, needs, and interests.
• Participate in ICTT and outpatient multidisciplinary teams and WEE, communicating consumer status to support service coordination and an optimal level of care.
• Coordinate consumer and departmental relations with the Office of Rehabilitation Services, including referrals, intakes, job development, placement, retention, and applicable reports.
• Develop and place individuals in supported employment sites consistent with their strengths, needs, interests, choices, and ideal job match.
• Meet individual and team goals.
• Coordinate and facilitate employment-related classes and workshops to support clients in obtaining and retaining employment.
• Provide direct services, including job development, job coaching, on-site supports, transportation, and life management.
• Participate in developing and implementing therapeutic services as a team member, including work with substance abusers.
• Transport consumers in a personal vehicle or Center van to planned activities and appointments.
• Complete records according to Health Information Services and other Center requirements, and comply with the Center confidentiality policy.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies, and the public.
• Communicate with local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center.
• Attend trainings, case presentations, conferences, and mandatory in-service and other required training.
• Maintain active involvement in professional and lay mental health organizations as appropriate.
• Work flexible hours as needed to support job-coaching needs and networking events.
• Serve on appropriate Providence Center committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $2,500 retention bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time