Employment Specialist - Outagamie County
About The Position
Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in integrated, community job settings. Meets 1:1 with clients within the community, home, or VPI location to discuss needs and build rapport. Assesses clients’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the clients, following the principles of IPS-supported employment. Conducts a minimum of six face-to-face employer contacts per week. Provides individualized follow-along support to assist clients in maintaining employment. Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients. Provides outreach services, as necessary, to clients when they appear to disengage from services. Provides transportation for clients who may need assistance getting to interviews or other related services. Participates in weekly meetings with the mental health treatment team and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment. Develop person-centered plans with clients. Spends 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community. Documents activities in case notes meeting Medical Assistance billable standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of education or human services
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
- Experience providing employment services
- Knowledge of the work world
Responsibilities
- Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in integrated, community job settings
- Meets 1:1 with clients within the community, home, or VPI location to discuss needs and build rapport
- Assess clients’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences
- Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the clients, following the principles of IPS-supported employment
- Conducts a minimum of six face-to-face employer contacts per week
- Provides individualized follow-along support to assist clients in maintaining employment
- Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients
- Provides outreach services, as necessary, to clients when they appear to disengage from services
- Provides transportation for clients who may need assistance getting to interviews or other related services
- Participates in weekly meetings with the mental health treatment team and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment
- Develop person-centered plans with clients
- Spends 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community
- Documents activities in case notes meeting Medical Assistance billable standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
