Vocational Electives Specialist - GED Instructor (WVOCELSPC-04)
About The Position
The Vocational Electives Specialist will focus primarily on curriculum, development, and support of member electives and workplace skills in partnership with our Vocational Supervisors and the Vocational Director. This Vocational Electives Specialist role will also function as a role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, especially related to workplace re-entry. They will serve as an advocate, providing supportive information and peer support for members in outpatient and inpatient settings. Using their recovery and/or work-related experience, Vocational Elective Specialists provide support and resources for members through case management within the framework of the vocational programming, with a focus on developing vocational skills and acquiring full time employment upon graduation.
Requirements
- Competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, especially related to workplace re-entry.
- Recovery and/or work-related experience.
- Ability to support daily living, re-entry, and recovery needs.
- Ability to help members set recovery goals, build coping skills, combat negative self-talk, and access self-help resources.
- Ability to support vocational pathways and assist members with job search skills, interview preparation, and community social-skill development.
- Ability to de-escalate crises, secure sensitive information, support supervised outings, and provide transportation when assigned.
- Meet all program KPIs and participate in required clinical supervision, training, and ongoing professional development.
Nice To Haves
- GED Instructor
Responsibilities
- Facilitate group-based vocational electives, delivering curriculum and supporting member enrollment aligned with vocational goals.
- Collaborate with department leadership to develop, launch, and refine electives and workplace-readiness programming.
- Complete administrative tasks related to scheduling, enrollment, documentation, and program coordination.
- Observe members, monitor behavioral or mood changes, and report concerns to clinical staff while supporting daily living, re-entry, and recovery needs.
- Provide one-on-one and group support to help members set recovery goals, build coping skills, combat negative self-talk, and access self-help resources.
- Partner with external employers to support vocational pathways and assist members with job search skills, interview preparation, and community social-skill development.
- Maintain a safe environment by de-escalating crises, securing sensitive information, supporting supervised outings, and providing transportation when assigned.
- Meet all program KPIs and participate in required clinical supervision, training, and ongoing professional development.
- Performing additional duties as assigned to support our mission.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Enhanced health insurance
- $0 Medical Plan available and other majority paid by company options
- $0 primary care co-pay
- $2,000 - $10,000 FREE Health Reimbursement Account (Plan Type Varies)
- Flexible Spending Account- medical and dependent care options
- Low-cost dental, vision, & supplemental coverage
- Company-paid life insurance & short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off – including sick days, holidays, vacations, and more
- Free meals, snacks, drinks, & gym access
- Free onsite training & certifications – CPR, Safety Care, Peer Support, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
