Employment Specialist

Claratel Behavioral Health•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Supported Employment Specialist is an integral member of Claratel Behavioral Health’s Supported Employment Program, an evidence-based service that helps people with mental illness find competitive employment in their communities. The specialist provides vocational assessment, job-search strategies, interview preparation, resume development, job development, rapid placement, follow-up, training, and ongoing employment supports. The role is based in community and clinic settings and involves providing services in person and through telehealth or telephone.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
Experience working with people with serious mental illness.
Proficient computer skills, including the ability to use electronic medical records.
Valid Georgia driver's license and transportation to and from work.
Ability to complete and pass the agency-sponsored defensive driving course and other agency-required trainings.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be a positive team player.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and build relationships with businesses and employers.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

Engage individuals and establish trusting, collaborative relationships focused on competitive employment in community settings.
Help individuals consider long-term employment goals, work history, strengths, cultural preferences, justice involvement, and other factors relevant to their vocational goals.
Develop a career assessment, profile, and individual employment plan for each person enrolled in Supported Employment.
Update profiles annually or when an individual's employment or education status changes.
With the individual's permission, educate and support family members about employment and gather their input about the individual's skills, interests, strengths, and potential job supports.
Discuss individuals' preferences about disclosing psychiatric status to employers, including possible costs and benefits of disclosure.
Conduct job development and job-search activities.
Refer individuals for benefits planning about work incentives from the Social Security Administration or other entitlement systems.
Make at least six in-person employer contacts each week.
Achieve at least 10 job placements each year after the first year of employment.
Provide follow-along support to help individuals maintain employment.
Participate in weekly meetings with the mental health treatment team.
Attend monthly meetings with Vocational Rehabilitation.
Spend 65% of work time in the community.
Conduct work according to the principles of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Model.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Program Manager and/or Director.