Supported Employment Specialist

Pioneer Human Services•Seattle, WA

3d•$26 - $33

About The Position

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services! We are currently looking for a Supported Employment Specialist with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption. Who we are – Our Mission We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024. What We Offer At Pioneer, our employees are important. That’s why we offer a Total Rewards package that includes compensation and benefits to support employees' health, security, and balance. This position is designated to provide Supported Employment services to assist those individuals who want to work and become employed. Activities are intended to ensure successful employment outcomes through the utilization of collateral contacts, skills training, cueing, modeling and supervision as identified by the person-centered assessment. Individual Placement and Support (IPS) fidelity for Supported Employment is integrated with other behavioral and social services in which the individual is involved. The goal is to help the client become as independent as possible in his or her vocational role while providing support and assistance as needed Individualized Supported Employment services include: identifying career and occupational targets, developing ongoing relationships with prospective employers, assisting with the interviewing and hiring process, and, once employed, support with maintaining employment.

Requirements

AA degree in any related field (Human services, business administration, social work, public health, criminal justice, etc.)
2 years’ experience working with individuals who experience behavioral health challenges
Must obtain and maintain an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential (Must apply within 7 days of employment
Be a self-identified client of behavioral health services
Successfully pass and maintain the state certified peer counselor examination administered by the mental health division or an authorized contractor according to 18.19 RCW.
May occasionally need to transport clients to appointments. Must have valid driver’s license, ability to meet the requirements of a Company Approved Driver including minimum personal vehicle insurance if driving a personal vehicle on Company business and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS Degree in any related field (Human services, business administration, social work, public health, criminal justice, etc.)
Experience with state substance use residential treatment facility services
Experience working with people from diverse cultures

Responsibilities

Provide Coaching, Education, support and skill-building of interpersonal relationships in the work setting.
Provide IPS services to the fidelity model in order to assist eligible individuals obtain and maintain stable employment. Competitive employment is the goal.
Work with the individuals on preference and choice; every Medicaid covered individual who wants to work is eligible for IPS supported employment regardless of psychiatric or other diagnosis, symptoms, work history, or other problems, including substance abuse and cognitive
Provide Benefits Counseling and guidance regarding Social Security, Medicaid and other governmental entitlements
Provide skill building as it relates to filling out applications and resume building for potential employment
Provide financial education and resources to inform and guide the plan for starting work and, over time, for making decisions about changes in wages and work hours to alleviate fear of work and losing benefits.
Provide rapid job search, helping clients seek jobs directly as an alternative to providing extensive pre-employment assessment and training or intermediate work experiences.
Follow-along supports are individualized and continued for as long as the client wants and needs the support.
Provide support while actively researching job opportunities/support during employment
Demonstrates to individuals their desire to work is taken seriously and conveys optimism that there are multiple opportunities available in the community for clients to achieve their vocational goals.
Provide job development by creating opportunities to develop relationships with employers based on the individuals work preferences by meeting face-to-face over multiple visits.
Ensure individualized and diversity of job search
Ensure assertive engagement and outreach to individuals as well as potential employers
Document outcomes as they relate to IPS Fidelity
Gather information about the nature of job opportunities and assess whether they may be a good job fit for clients they are working with
Meet regularly with employers to developing strong partnership in job development.
Updates and maintain data collection and reporting systems.
Maintains records, completes state and federal required forms, maintains files, and writes reports that meet auditing requirements.
Completes clinical documentation and required paperwork within 24 hours of the service. Documents relevant and required information and services (including peer support, case management, phone calls to providers, participants, or others, education, outreaches, referrals, etc.) provided in the identified service record (electronic or otherwise) assuring continuity of care as a tool for communication with other team members.
Act as a member of the clinics multidisciplinary team
Ensure integration of employment services with the behavioral health services
Meet regularly with the team to review client progress to discuss clinical and rehabilitation information that is relevant to work, such as medication side effects, persistent symptoms, cognitive difficulties or other rehabilitation needs.
Ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence
Promotes and models teamwork and collaboration with coworkers and clients.
Work with Quality Assurance Team to ensure the IPS fidelity is being held to the necessary standards
Adheres to professional and ethical standards.
Follow SAMHSA Evidence-Based Practices for supported employment.
Attends shift/staff meetings and actively participates in planning, coordination and communication of quality professional services.
Attends meetings and training deemed necessary by Director as a collaborative team member.
Attends and participates in supervision meetings.
Becomes CPR & First Aid certified within 90 days of hire (or as soon as possible) and maintains throughout employment.

Benefits

Medical
Flexible spending
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
Employee recognition programs
Public transportation discount
Employee assistance program (EAP)