Employment Specialist Part Time | Adult Services

Valley Behavioral Health•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Valley's Assertive Community Outreach (ACT) team, the Employment Specialist helps adults with severe and persistent mental illness pursue meaningful employment as part of their recovery journey. Working within a multidisciplinary ACT team, this role provides vocational assessment, job development, skills training, and ongoing support in community and home-based settings. By following the supported employment fidelity model, the Employment Specialist helps clients build confidence, achieve employment goals, and increase independence while receiving intensive community-based behavioral health support. The Employment Specialist provides comprehensive vocational support to newly diagnosed and/or adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This role involves assessing employment capabilities, providing training assistance, offering ongoing support, and facilitating job placement through community partnerships. The position follows the supported employment fidelity model and delivers services primarily in community-based and home-based settings.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
One year of experience in the behavioral health field working with people with severe and persistent mental illness
Requires access to a vehicle, a valid driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

Previous job coaching/vocational rehabilitation experience

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive interviews with individuals and, when applicable, family members or team members to complete strengths-based vocational assessments
Develops employment-focused service plans based on clients' interests, abilities, strengths, and needs; ensures service plans are client-driven and complete timely follow-ups to assess service quality and quantity
Researches job openings and opportunities through employment services, job boards, networking contacts, cold calling, and other employer outreach methods
Performs job analysis to match potential opportunities with clients' needs, skills, and logistical requirements
Establishes and maintains relationships with businesses offering employment opportunities
Assists clients with job applications, resume preparation, and interview skills development
Provides ongoing job coaching based on individual client needs and employer preferences
Identifies and addresses employment barriers such as transportation problems, scheduling conflicts, or workplace accessibility issues
Provides crisis intervention when situations warrant
Completes documentation in electronic health records systems
Prepares accurate and timely written reports for the Vocational Rehabilitation Division and other stakeholders
Ensures timely maintenance of authorizations, billing records, and completed information releases
Provides individual, group, family, and community counseling on vocational rehabilitation topics
Refers clients and families to appropriate community resources, including state vocational rehabilitation services and benefits counseling
Participates in ongoing professional development opportunities to develop and maintain vocational rehabilitation knowledge and skills

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases
Performance bonuses
On-Demand Pay
15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service)
10 paid holidays
2 wellness days
Paid parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
Financial protection insurance
Pet insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
Garner HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
401(k) plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
New licensure reimbursement
Paid training
Conference attendance
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid time for continuing education