Employment Specialist

Harbor•Toledo, OH

84d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists individuals with mental health disabilities in engaging in employment services, including preparing for employment, vocational assessment, guidance and support, and placement in the competitive marketplace consistent with the evidenced based IPS (independent placement and support) model of supported employment.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work or closely related behavioral/mental health field from an accredited college or university, plus 1 year of vocational rehabilitation or closely related experience. May substitute an Associate’s degree and 4 years of related experience.
Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
When applicable, non-licensed staff will be required to complete 20 hours of CEUs every 24 months.
Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
Must successfully complete a BCI/FBI background check(s) and six exclusionary database checks every 5 years, as required by OOD.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
License in Ohio (LSW or LPC)
Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Experience in vocational rehabilitation with the specified population.

Responsibilities

Provide only employment related services, with a caseload range from 20-30 and clients in various phases of employment.
Carry out all phases of employment services including intake, engagement, assessment, job placement, job coaching, and follow along supports.
Integrate rehabilitation with mental health treatment teams.
Participate regularly in mental health treatment team meetings with shared decision making, and help the team think about employment for those who have expressed interest and have not yet been referred.
Ensure ES service documentation is integrated into client's mental health treatment record.
Help the team develop employment interest related questions to be asked at intake and ongoing throughout treatment to determine that IPS/SE is accessed.
Facilitate referrals, eligibility information, and coordination with local VR providers and have frequent contact regarding mutual clients and meet regularly to discuss progress.
Organize and moderate discussion groups about employment experiences so that clients may share stories of successes and gain increased understanding, guidance, and peer support.