Supported Housing Employment Specialist
About The Position
Supported Housing is a community rehabilitation and support program to assist individuals in acquiring and maintaining skills and supports to live successfully in their communities. Supports include wellness, self-management, benefits and financial management, leisure planning, and skill development to manage rehabilitation and to practice life skills. This program offers recovery support services to assist individuals in obtaining specific life goals while reducing the risk of relapse, hospitalization, loss of housing, or involvement with the criminal justice system.
Requirements
- Ability to work as an effective team player and the ability to achieve employment outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills
- Good organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field, or Associates degree in Human Services with 2 years’ experience
- 2 years of experience working in case management or mental health services and/or equivalent experience
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English and Spanish speaking a plus
Responsibilities
- Conduct job search and development activities to assist clients in obtaining employment
- Provide individualized follow along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment
- Provide benefits counseling, provide education to family members and employers
- Negotiate job accommodations when needed and work collaboratively with team members to achieve employment outcomes
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Participate on agency work-related value streams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
