Employment Specialist

Brightli • Franklin, IN

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About The Position

The Employment Specialist supports individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment in pursuing competitive careers and greater self-sufficiency. The role provides individualized career planning, job development, placement, and retention services while building partnerships with community employers. The specialist coaches and advocates for clients, helping them identify strengths, develop job-readiness skills, and succeed in the workplace.

This is a highly client-facing position involving regular community travel to meet with clients, attend employer meetings, and provide on-site job coaching and employment support. Use of a personal vehicle may be required. Candidates must maintain a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance in accordance with organizational policies.

Brightli describes its mission as improving client care, reducing the financial burden on community mental health centers through shared resources, advocating for increased access to mental health and substance-use care, and evolving behavioral health services to better meet client needs. The organization encourages applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience providing employment or vocational services.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance.
• Successful completion of criminal, driving, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint background checks.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• Completion of required trainings, including Relias, at hire and annually thereafter.
• Proof of being free from infectious and contagious diseases, such as TB, before hire and annually thereafter as required.
• Understanding of how to support individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, education, and independent living.
• Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation principles related to mental health and substance-use treatment.
• Familiarity with challenges faced by individuals with mental illness and substance-use disorders and available community resources.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements in behavioral health and vocational services.
• Ability to evaluate program services and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with computers and software, including Word, Excel, internet platforms, and electronic documentation systems.
• Flexibility in work availability, including evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Treat clients, referral sources, stakeholders, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to CARF and contractual standards.
• Review vocational, medical, psychological, and educational records to support individualized career planning and job development.
• Participate in treatment and planning meetings using shared decision-making to support employment goals.
• Conduct client orientations explaining services, rights, responsibilities, and disclosure options.
• Provide individualized career counseling through interviews, assessments, and community-based activities.
• Assist clients with benefits planning related to employment decisions, wages, and work hours.
• Teach and reinforce job-seeking, interviewing, and job-retention skills.
• Develop and maintain employer partnerships to create competitive, integrated employment opportunities.
• Advocate for clients with employers, families, schools, and community agencies.
• Educate employers about inclusive hiring and assist with job accommodations and workplace supports.
• Promote programs and services through employer outreach, community events, and public presentations.
• Maintain frequent communication with referral sources and identify potential referrals.
• Regularly report job-development outcomes, placements, retention progress, and concerns to leadership.
• Respond to workplace or client-related crises.
• Travel regularly to provide job development, on-site coaching, and transportation for clients as needed.
• Provide on-site or off-site job supports when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Leadership.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling, legal, and financial support for the employee and household.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement plans.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training and professional development.
• Advancement opportunities and internal promotions.
• Welcoming and supportive workplace culture that values employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

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