Supported Employment Specialist with Training Provided for New Grads

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services•Oak Ridge, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services, a non-profit community mental health center, has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Bachelor's Level Supported Employment Specialist to provide employment-related social services at our Oak Ridge, TN location. You will function as a career coach for individuals who have experienced mental health and/or substance abuse issues that have impacted their employment, making a difference in everyday lives. Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, our real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission. HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY "Where life's complexities are met with hope"

Requirements

Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field of study or Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in another field and two (2) or more years of experience in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field.

Nice To Haves

Degree in a Social Services field such as social work, psychology, or sociology
Experience as a case manager or job coach

Responsibilities

Develops supported employment and/or supported education opportunities with persons with substance use disorders, mental illness, and/or co-occurring disorders by participating in an integrated care setting and providing ongoing educational and employment supports.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Long-Term Disability
Holiday Pay
Vacation and Sick Leave
Life Insurance
Wellness Plan
Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available.