PACT Employment Specialist

Center For Mental Health•Helena, MT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Directs and monitors the PACT employment placement program for PACT clients. Contacts and informs prospective employers about the program. Monitors program placement policies and procedures for compliance with federal and state guidelines. Performs prevocational assessments of clients for jobs. Works with supervisor on time study and other employment contracts. Assigns clients to job coach for coaching and support. Teaches job seeking skill classes. Coordinates client vocational meetings. Serves as liaison on program matters with vocational rehab and other agencies. Transports clients; must have a personal vehicle, valid vehicle insurance, and a valid MT driver's license. Assists clients with getting appropriate clothing, resumes, etc. for job placement. Will receive Individual Placement and Support (IPS) training. Performs medication delivery, works rotating weekdays and weekends, and must pass medication test.

Requirements

High school diploma and four years of advanced education or equivalent on-the-job experience in work-related services OR Associate degree with two years of advanced education or equivalent on-the-job experience in work-related services OR Bachelor's degree with on-the-job experience in work-related services.
Considerable knowledge of the practices and procedures of employment placement; methods of interviewing, federal and state rules, regulations and guidelines affecting the specific personnel placement activity; current social and labor market conditions.
Ability to coordinate and monitor supported employment program goals; to accurately assess client needs; to evaluate and provide training for clients; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employers, other agencies, and the public.
Must have the ability to train other personnel in training program techniques.
Must have a personal vehicle, valid vehicle insurance, and a valid MT driver's license.
Must pass medication test.

Responsibilities

Directs and monitors PACT employment placement program for PACT clients.
Contacts and informs prospective employers about the program.
Monitors program placement policies and procedures for compliance with federal and state guidelines.
Performs prevocational assessments of clients for jobs.
Works with supervisor with time study and other employment contracts.
Assigns clients to job coach for coaching and support.
Teaches job seeking skill classes.
Coordinators client vocational meetings.
Serves as liaison on program matters with vocational rehab and other agencies.
Transports clients; must have a person vehicle, valid vehicle insurance, and a valid MT driver's license.
Assists clients with getting appropriate clothing, resumes, etc. for job placement.
Will receive Individual Placement and Support (IPS) training.
Performs medication delivery, works rotating weekday and weekends, and must pass medication test.