Employment Specialist - Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS)

Riverside Community Care • Dedham, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is seeking an Employment Specialist to join their Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) Integrated Teams. These teams provide clinical interventions and peer and family support to help individuals manage their symptoms, improve functioning, and develop skills for successful community living. The Employment Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting individuals in their employment journey, following the principles of the IPS/Supported Employment model. This involves engaging individuals, assisting with job placement and support, coordinating with the team for readiness and skill development, educating stakeholders about employment and education opportunities, guiding benefits management, and advocating with employers for increased employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Ability to work as a member of a team and to function independently.
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, comprehensive employment supports following principles of the IPS/Supported Employment model.
• Work with individuals, approaching all service users as having the potential to work, and will engage them in job placement and support.
• Coordinate with the Team, as needed, to assist with readiness and associated skills development.
• Educate individuals, team members, and others about employment and education opportunities.
• Provide guidance about benefits management in the context of employment and education.
• Represent the agency in discussions with employers.
• Advocate within the community for the expansion of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Twelve paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED