Employment Specialist - ACT Team

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare•Marshalltown, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare is hiring an Employment (Vocational) Support Specialist for its new Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team serving the Marshalltown area. ACT is a team-based approach that provides adults living with serious and persistent mental illness with coordinated treatment and practical support in their homes and community settings. The Employment Specialist helps individuals receiving ACT services explore interests, build job skills, and pursue employment goals. The role includes developing relationships with community partners and employers, identifying job opportunities, and providing individualized coaching and ongoing support to help individuals find and maintain employment. Working alongside the ACT team, the specialist advocates for individuals, monitors their progress, and participates in the on-call rotation. This is a community-based position requiring travel and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends if necessary.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a human service field and one year of practical experience, or a bachelor’s degree in a human service field such as sociology, social work, psychology, criminal justice, gerontology, counseling, education, or nursing and three years of experience in a related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and/or weekends if necessary.
Ability to travel for this community-based position.
Support for the mission of Prairie Ridge and the patients it serves.
Proficiency in oral and written communication and documentation requirements.
Technology skills sufficient to use an electronic health record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including sitting; using hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; talking or hearing; walking; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; standing; reaching; climbing or balancing; and lifting or moving weights up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Networking experience.
Vocational rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Engage patients in job skill development and conduct interest and skills assessments.
Work with community partners on job development and job placement options.
Provide job coaching and counseling in coordination with ACT Team members.
Facilitate support groups and provide direct follow-up support.
Participate in ACT Team consultation meetings and the on-call rotation.
Monitor client progress in services and facilitate updates to individual service goals.
Advocate for clients with potential employers.
Treat all individuals with dignity and respect while maintaining agency standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and objectivity.
Maintain HIPAA and 42 CFR confidentiality requirements and regulations as outlined in CARF policies and procedures.
Comply with agency policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.