Employment Specialist

ADAPT, INC. • Roseburg, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Employment Specialist’s role is to assist clients in finding, obtaining, and maintaining career that is consistent with their vocational goals. The Employment Specialist will also assist individuals in problem solving to reduce barriers to recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling or special education
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or one year of human services related experience
• Eligibility to register for and attain a QMHA certification through MHACBO
• Eligibility to work under IPS qualifications
• Must be 21+ and possess a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) or Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides IPS Supported Employment services to clients as directed by a QMHP or QMHA supervisor in line with the client’s individual treatment plan.
• Works with a Vocational Rehabilitation team to promote coordinated delivery of services. The Employment Specialist must communicate and coordinate regarding outcomes, barriers, and case observations.
• Maintains and completes required records, reports, and documentation as required by program and agency policy and state and federal laws.
• Transportation of clients and their family members to and from services. The Employment Specialist may have to meet clients in their home, public places, at the office of potential employers, or other locations. At least 65% or more of scheduled hours must be spent in the field.
• Regularly participates in professional development through individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and workshops.
• Required to achieve productivity standards as set forth by the Program Director.
• Complies with state, federal and agency guidelines. Reports for duty following the activation of a public health emergency response plan.
• Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of stable employment.
• Assists clients in obtaining information regarding their benefits and using that information to make informed decisions about their benefits. May refer clients to benefits counseling or help clients report earnings.
• Assesses client’s vocational functioning on an ongoing basis, utilizing that information to develop an individual employment plan.
• Discusses client’s preferences for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers as well as friends and family, offering education and support to all parties.
• Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from service, using a variety of methods.

Benefits

• Medical insurance options for employees and their families, with a cash waiver option
• Dental, Vision, and Pet insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
• In-house training, on-site professional development, and tuition assistance for new certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level