Employment Specialist

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County•San Jose, CA

62d•$27 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide employment preparation and job coaching to adults with serious mental illness in a team setting. This program is strength-based, focused on recovery, and supports individuals to reach their highest potential and attain competitive employment as established in their service plans. Support the team in providing direct service to job seekers, to remove and/or overcome barriers, and support job success to the newly hired. Services are provided in an accepting, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care setting.

Requirements

Criminal background check via livescan fingerprint
Must have TB test performed and submit results
Automobile, valid driver’s license and auto insurance per agency policy; or have access to reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Confirm authorized Participants for program admission criteria.
Collect and assemble data regarding client diagnosis, limitations, employment and health history, substance abuse if needed.
Work with client, Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) counselor, case manager, to determine client’s employment goal.
Design, develop and coordinate employment positions in competitive employment settings.
Conduct a minimum of six employer contacts per week to learn about business needs, describe program supports, and describe client strengths relevant to the position.
Serve as liaison between the Program and the employer of participants.
Provide rapid job search to increase participant engagement.
Provide retention and employment support for job-placed participants in off-site employment settings when disclosure has been provided.
Supervise and train clients in off-site employment settings.
Conduct group classes in job readiness.
Adhere to all legal and ethical standards of the profession, with emphasis on client safety, confidentiality, and record keeping.
Develop and maintain a visible position in the business community (e.g., trade association meetings, professional networking) for the future benefit of participants.
Assist in purchasing clothing and/or equipment to assist in employability of client.
Support and/or train client in employment settings.
Transport clients as needed.
Reinforce and counsel on the use of appropriate work skills and habits such as grooming, job behavior, and communication with co-workers.
Complete intake and assessment documents.
Complete all paperwork required by Department of Mental Health (MH), DOR and CARF, the accreditation Commission.
Complete Monthly Progress reports for participants by the 5th business day of the following month.
Coordinate rehabilitation delivery with social service agencies.
Perform additional vocational services in this contract as assigned by the Program Director.