Supported Employment Supervisor (QMHP / Licensed) - TM040

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supported Employment Supervisor supervises Supported Employment Specialists, ensures compliance with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) fidelity model, and helps clients develop employment and vocational rehabilitation goals. The position divides time approximately equally between supervisory work and direct client services, with a substantial portion of work taking place in the community. The supervisor may transport clients and works with employers, educators, vocational rehabilitation, clinicians, and other community partners to support clients’ employment goals. The position is based in person at Bear Lodge in Portland, Oregon, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend work is required. The listed wage range is $36.00–$40.50 per hour for unlicensed QMHP candidates, or $84,240–$91,312 annually for licensed candidates. NARA Northwest provides culturally appropriate education, physical and mental health services, and substance abuse treatment to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and others in need. The organization has over 450 employees and operates programs including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives. Employees are required to comply with NARA NW’s sobriety policies, including signing its Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification and Modeling Sobriety Policy forms as a condition of employment. Qualified Native Americans receive hiring preference in accordance with the Indian Preference Act. NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, or a related human services field.
Active Qualified Mental Health Professional-Certified (QMHP-R) credential through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), which must be maintained.
At least two years of post-graduate experience providing mental health services.
Strong organizational, communication, documentation, and time management skills.
Sound clinical judgment and leadership skills.
Meet NARA NW driving requirements, including a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, an acceptable driving record, and access to reliable transportation.
Pass a pre-employment or for-cause drug test.
Pass criminal background and DMV checks.
Comply with NARA NW sobriety policies, including refraining from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, modeling alcohol sobriety, and signing the required workplace policy forms.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community.
Active behavioral health licensure, including LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or another applicable clinical license.
Previous supervisory, lead, or program leadership experience.
Experience providing services within the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment model.
Knowledge of IPS fidelity standards and supported employment best practices.

Responsibilities

Supervise Supported Employment Specialists, providing guidance and supervision, assisting with hiring, conducting performance reviews, and completing other supervisory tasks.
Serve as the point person with OSECE and facilitate reviews for the supported employment fidelity model.
Maintain effective communication and relationships with OSECE, vocational rehabilitation, and other community partners.
Understand the IPS fidelity model and ensure compliance with its standards.
Maintain a caseload, dividing work time approximately equally between supervision and direct client services.
Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients focused on competitive employment in community settings.
Help clients understand how earned income may affect their benefits.
Help clients consider long-term employment goals, work history, strengths, justice involvement, and other factors affecting vocational goals.
Complete a career profile for each client and help update it as the client gains new experiences.
Develop an individual employment plan with each client based on their employment goals.
Collaborate with clinicians and other providers to incorporate relevant information into the employment plan and coordinate it with the comprehensive plan of care.
Support clients in connecting to, engaging with, and following through on employment opportunities.
Conduct outreach to potential employers, educators, community partners, and other networking contacts to promote positive community connections.
Act as a liaison between clients and potential employers to support orientation, training, and engagement.
Work effectively as a team member and team leader.

Benefits

15 paid holidays, including the employee’s birthday.
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance through Kaiser Permanente; employees working 20 or more hours are eligible, with benefits effective the first of the month following hire.
13 paid days of sick time.
13 paid days of PTO, with vacation accrual increasing with years of service to a maximum of 26 days.
$50,000 life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Account.
Health Spending Account.
401(k) with 4% match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Inclement weather days (snow days).
Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility; NARA NW is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit and FQHC.