Vocational Specialist

East Bay Community Action Program • Barrington, RI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Help people build careers and lives. As our Vocational Specialist, you'll connect individuals in behavioral health recovery with real, meaningful employment using evidence-based supported employment practices. Your work changes what's possible for the people we serve. Working within our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), you'll serve as a core member of an interdisciplinary care team developing vocational plans, partnering with employers, and providing the ongoing coaching that helps participants succeed in the workplace long-term.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• 1+ year of experience providing vocational or supported employment services to people with disabilities
• Knowledge of evidence-based vocational practices (IPS, supported employment)
• Proficiency with EHR documentation and employment outcome tracking
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to community-based sites

Nice To Haves

• CESP certification
• graduate coursework in vocational rehab
• experience in a CCBHC or integrated behavioral health setting

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized employment services using IPS or comparable supported employment models
• Conduct vocational assessments and develop plans aligned with each participant's goals and treatment
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and workforce agencies to expand job opportunities
• Provide job coaching, resume support, interview prep, and benefits planning guidance
• Coordinate with ORS and community partners as a key liaison
• Document services accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Contribute to quality improvement and participate in outreach initiatives

Benefits

• Subsidized, comprehensive medical (BCBSRI) and dental (Delta Dental) insurance plans
• Supplemental vision insurance (Delta Dental)
• Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid professional development
• Employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level