Supported Employment Specialist

Foundation for Recovery•Las Vegas, NV

2d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supported Employment Specialist coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Recovery Works program and provides individualized support to enrolled jobseekers. Recovery Works is a 12-week supported employment program at the Foundation for Recovery focused on helping people recovering from stimulant or opioid use disorders find and sustain meaningful work with wrap-around behavioral health support. The Recovery Works Program follows the Individual Placement Support (IPS) evidence-based model of supported employment. This position facilitates weekly workforce development classes and life-skills groups, organizes and coordinates certification trainings and activities with community partners, engages with recovery-friendly employers participating in the program, develops employment and benefit plans with individuals, provides strength-based coaching, and assists individuals with preparing for interviews, searching for employment, and writing resumes with the goal of achieving rapid competitive employment in the community. In this role you’ll participate in weekly case conferences and collaborate with housing and behavioral health team members to ensure alignment between recovery goals and employment objectives. This position requires completion of a Peer Recovery Support Specialist training approved by the Nevada Certification Board or ability to obtain certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of Peer Support Specialist training approved by the Nevada Certification Board (or ability to obtain certification upon hire)
1-2 years of experience working with people with behavioral health disorders and individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
1-2 years of experience facilitating groups, workshops, or trainings
1-2 years of prior experience with standard office practices and procedures, including office etiquette, records management and use of case management or electronic health record system, and using computer programs such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
1-2 years of customer service experience
Must understand and adhere to the Nevada Certification Board's code of ethics for Peer Recovery Support Specialists, federal and state confidentiality laws and regulations, and Nevada mandatory reporting laws and regulations
Previous experience developing program reports and tracking outcomes
Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.

Nice To Haves

Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS-I or CPRSS) by the Nevada Certification Board
College degree (associates or bachelors) in human services field
Prior experience working in supported employment programs and familiarity with Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment
Familiarity with Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiatives
Prior experience working in an office-based setting, non-profit, or community- based organization.
Prior experience working with state and federal grants.

Responsibilities

Engages program participants and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings.
Assists program participants in obtaining individualized information about how entitlements (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) will be affected by employment
Assesses participants' vocational skills and preferences on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences.
Assist participants learn about different job opportunities by organizing meetings with employers for participants to ask about positions and job fairs to speak with employers about different employment opportunities
Facilitate weekly employment skill workshops for program participants.
Provide outreach services to clients when they appear to disengage from the service
Organize and participate in weekly case conferences with other team members to review participant career and recovery goals, employment plans, housing, and available employment opportunities at recovery friendly workplaces.
Responsible for a minimum of 40 job starts per year and 80% maintenance of employment among caseload.
Assists participants in learning about different education and vocational training programs related to participant interests and academic aptitudes.
Collaborates with and coordinates services with external partners including, participant's mental health providers, housing agencies, social workers, and counselors at the Financial Aid Office, as needed.
Maintains list of local employers, open jobs, and fosters relationships with employers to address any issues with placed program participants.
Completes various assessments, surveys, interviews, and other data collection methods to track outcomes of members for grantors, management, and community partners
Coordinate ancillary services for members such as: transportation assistance, vocational training, stable and secure living environments, and other recovery support services, as identified by members
Support members with identifying whole health and recovery goals and developing plans to achieve those goals
Provide individualized support, empowerment, and encouragement to members through coaching and everyday interactions
Share and model personal resilience and recovery experiences, when appropriate, acting as a role model for members
Provide regular communication to members through phone, text, and in-person follow-ups and check-ins
Maintain clear and concise documentation using the organization's case management software
Prepare program, grant, and caseload reports
Understand and adhere to all state and federal confidentiality laws and regulations
Ability to become certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist upon hire through Nevada Certification Board
Other duties as assigned