NAVIGATE Supported EES

APALACHEE CENTER INC•Tallahassee, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Apalachee Center, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, dedicated NAVIGATE Supported Employment & Education (SEE) Specialist to join its multidisciplinary treatment team. NAVIGATE is a team-based program for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis, providing individualized treatment, family involvement, and education and employment support. The specialist helps clients identify their strengths and interests, overcome barriers, and pursue education, vocational training, and employment goals as part of recovery and increased independence. The role includes individualized employment and education support, job coaching, career and education planning, and coordination with clients, families, employers, treatment providers, and community organizations. The specialist contributes to individualized Client Service Plans, monitors progress, maintains clinical documentation, participates in treatment planning and team activities, and connects clients with supportive resources. Services are provided in office and community-based settings. The position is full-time in Tallahassee, Florida, with a listed salary of $23.00.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related human services field.
At least one year of experience providing vocational rehabilitation services.
At least one year of professional experience working with individuals experiencing severe mental illness (SMI).
Valid driver’s license.
Maintain authorization as a designated driver in accordance with agency policy.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners.
Knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use concerns, crisis intervention, and recovery-focused treatment.
Ability to manage caseload responsibilities, develop service plans, and maintain accurate clinical records.
Respect for diverse backgrounds, experiences, and individual needs.
Commitment to confidentiality, client rights, professional boundaries, and trauma-informed care.
Comfort providing individual and group rehabilitation services, assessing safety concerns, responding to crisis situations, and engaging clients in community-based settings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.
At least one year of experience in a community treatment or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

Help clients identify career interests, employment goals, personal strengths, and professional aspirations.
Assist clients with job searches, interview preparation, workplace readiness, and employment opportunities.
Provide individualized job coaching and ongoing employment support, including support with maintaining employment and addressing workplace challenges.
Build relationships with employers and community organizations to identify employment opportunities.
Help clients develop confidence, communication skills, and strategies for workplace success.
Provide transportation assistance to job interviews when necessary.
Help clients identify educational goals and explore academic or vocational training opportunities.
Complete education and career inventories to assess clients’ strengths, interests, and support needs.
Help clients overcome barriers to educational success and develop strategies for learning challenges, cognitive difficulties, and other obstacles.
Provide continued support as clients pursue educational and career advancement.
Collaborate with clients and families to develop individualized Client Service Plans (CSPs) with measurable employment, education, and recovery-focused goals.
Monitor client progress and adjust support strategies as needed.
Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to coordinated treatment planning.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including progress notes in Avatar within 48 hours of service delivery.
Review and update Client Service Plans at least every six months and as clinically indicated.
Work with clients, families, treatment providers, employers, and community partners; connect clients with employment, educational, housing, and other supportive resources.
Provide services in office and community-based settings and collaborate with the NAVIGATE team to address barriers and support recovery.
Participate in weekly team meetings, clinical supervision, and program activities.
Assist with referrals, care coordination, and crisis-related consultation as appropriate.
Provide individual and group rehabilitation services, assess safety concerns, respond appropriately to crisis situations, and engage clients in community-based settings.