Employment Specialist, Assertive Community Treatment

Sheppard Pratt • Frederick, MD

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed. You will work with clients to find and maintain meaningful employment. Direct support services include engagement, assessment, job search, job development, and job support.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• One year of vocational or behavioral health work experience.
• A driver's license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments to determine which job(s) are interesting to a client, as well as what skill level they require.
• Using extensive networking to identify potential job leads and talking to employers about a client’s abilities and desires to work in their place of business.
• Providing follow-along supports including targeted interventions and job coaching to help maintain employment.
• Supporting clients with budgeting and money management as assigned.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED