LOWNDES SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - Supported Employment Specialist
About The Position
Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking a Supported Employment Specialist to work in Valdosta, Georgia. The Supported Employment Specialist under general supervision performs a wide range of tasks to assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and promote the recovery process. Utilizing psychiatric rehabilitation provides skills training and education to consumers and their families. Monitors consumer progress towards vocational development goals. Attends and provides appropriate input in scheduled Individualized Treatment Team (ITT) meetings. Participates in developing and reviewing written plan of treatment. Extensive documentation required; accurately charts services and consumer progress. Must be able to work well with community agencies and function as part of a team. This position may require flexible hours including after hours as needed. Services will be provided in home and community settings.
Requirements
- Must have a BA or BS in Vocational Rehabilitation or other social science field.
- Minimum of 1 year work experience providing Supported employment or vocational rehabilitation type services.
- Individuals in this position must have the knowledge and skills to assist persons served with employability skills such as resume writing, business attire, and job interviewing.
- Planning, communicating, teamwork, networking, writing, listening, motivating, and critical thinking skills are necessary for success.
- Requires basic computer skill. Thorough understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of EMR.
- Utilizes discretion in handling the organization’s confidential information and consumer-protected information.
- Must have a valid Georgia drivers’ license.
- Must be familiar with all populations within the outpatient clinic including Adolescent, Adult MH and Adult SA.
- Must be able to research and understand DBHDD/ASO/CARF regulatory requirements regarding vocational rehabilitation.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of volunteer opportunities and life skill opportunities, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist consumers in regaining control over their own lives and promote the recovery process.
- Utilizing psychiatric rehabilitation provides skills training and education to consumers and their families.
- Monitors consumer progress towards vocational development goals.
- Attends and provides appropriate input in scheduled Individualized Treatment Team (ITT) meetings.
- Participates in developing and reviewing written plan of treatment.
- Extensive documentation required; accurately charts services and consumer progress.
- Work well with community agencies and function as part of a team.
Benefits
- Health Insurance- We offer top-quality and affordable State of Georgia insurance benefits to all full-time employees. We have several options are available with Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare
- Flexible Benefits- We offer Group Term Life, Dependent Life, Accidental Death, Short, and Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Legal Insurance, Long Term Care, Medical/Dependent Care Spending Accounts, and Specified Critical Illness insurance
- Competitive pay- We offer competitive compensation that is regularly compared to the market and factor in comparable work experience and education
- Retirement- We offer two retirement plans a 401k with a 3% match after one year of employment and a 457
- Employee Assistance Program- We offer EAP services to all full-time and part-time employees. EAP services include legal assistance, financial consultations, access to work-life specialists, and up to 4 counseling session
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
