Employment Specialist - CSP

Washington County Mental Health Services • Montpelier, VT

5d • $20

About The Position

As an employment specialist, you’ll collaborate closely with our community support treatment teams, state vocational rehabilitation services, and state-funded employment specialists to design pathways that foster independence and personal growth. As a key member of our vocational team, you’ll build trusting relationships with both consumers and community partners, connecting individuals to employers and opportunities that align with their goals. You’ll support people on an individual level, helping them leverage their strengths, overcome barriers, and move toward recovery from isolation and financial hardship. This is an excellent fit for someone who brings practical judgment, empathy, and intuition to support people facing mental health challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field, with at least two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Access to a safe, reliable, and insured vehicle for travel to community and employment sites.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to support individuals in achieving independence
• Skilled in vocational assessment, job development, and coaching
• Effective collaboration and advocacy skills
• Strong organizational, documentation, and caseload management skills
• Practical problem-solving and sound judgment

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of an agency-supported treatment team, coordinating services and promoting integration of employment supports.
• Build trusting relationships with consumers, helping them leverage strengths and work toward recovery from isolation and financial hardship.
• Facilitate placement of consumers into competitive, community-based, flexible employment opportunities.
• Conduct individualized assessments to identify skills, interests, and employment goals.
• Provide job development, employer outreach, and work with the benefits team to support successful employment.
• Follow up with working consumers to ensure job retention and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with community partners and employers to promote inclusive hiring and workforce integration.
• Empower consumers to achieve independence, personal growth, and meaningful participation in the workforce.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 12 vacation days and 12 sick days per year, with additional accruals for longstanding employees.
• Health Insurance: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-sponsored coverage.
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with generous employer match.
• Educational Support: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
• Flexible Schedule: 30–40 hours per week with scheduling flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees