Employment Specialist

AllHealth Network•Littleton, CO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

At AllHealth Network, employment is a key driver of recovery, independence, and community integration. Our team is dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges in achieving meaningful employment and long-term stability. As an Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals through the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, helping them obtain and maintain competitive employment while integrating with their broader behavioral health care team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health or human services
Familiarity with recovery and trauma-informed care
Ability to use an electronic health record system

Nice To Haves

Supported employment
Vocational rehabilitation
Coaching
Job development
Career counseling

Responsibilities

Champion employment as a key factor in mental health recovery by partnering with consumers, employers, mental health professionals, families, and community partners.
Achieve goals of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model including job placement, comprehensive career planning, job coaching, maintenance of employer partnerships, and completion of progress reports for DVR and other funding partners.
Foster integration of vocational, mental health, and rehabilitation services.
Complete documentation timely and professionally.
Perform services in the community for 65% of their work week.
Make at least 6 contacts with hiring managers per week.
Assist individuals experiencing mental illness and/or substance use by teaching job skills to prepare them for workforce entry.
Maintain adherence to the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
Provide on-the-job training and support to help clients maintain their employment.
Offer services to individuals, guided by the individual and involving families, friends, peer groups, and community supports.
Monitor symptoms, current mental status, and clinical service needs for program members and assist with connecting to those services as required.
Coordinate information with all relevant providers both internally and externally.
Connect individuals to case managers and benefit acquisition specialists to promote job development and successful placement.
Operate as a colleague and role model, working collaboratively with program members and other staff in all aspects of the program.
Educate colleagues about employment, education, and meaningful roles for job seekers as central to the recovery process.
Assist in maintaining employment resource materials, bulletin boards, and promoting celebration of individual successes.
Foster a “work” culture at AllHealth Network.
Document all service contacts in the community and with individuals.
Develop mutually agreed upon implementation action plans with a recovery focus.
Network with the business community to assist with maintaining and developing relationships to promote job development and placement for individuals.
Develop community employment positions that match the needs and desires of specific individuals.
Demonstrate a customer service focus, good communication, and professionalism with clients, co-workers, and outside agency personnel to provide high-quality services and enhance community relationships.
Complete all monthly reports and track individuals enrolled in the program to meet fidelity measures.
Fulfill obligations with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation related to the number of clients served in vocational services and job placements.
Work collaboratively with vocational counselors on this endeavor.
Complete and follow through with financial and clinical information necessary to ensure reimbursement for services provided to consumers.