The Employment Specialist meets with employers and develops relationships and employment opportunities for individuals living with serious mental illness who participate in PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) Escorts PROS Participants on Job interviews and provides on on-going employment supports during placement. Operates within the “Find, Get, Keep” of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and employment services.
Provides services and programming in Behavioral Health in accordance with professional standards maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings; completes necessary documentation including assessments/recovery plans/progress notes/discharge summary, develops curriculums and facilitates group experience for clients on multiple topics. Provides case management for assigned clients. Participates in ongoing continuing education opportunities particularly focusing on developing skills in person centered planning, Wellness Self-Management, and the FIT modules. Commitment to the PROS and Psychiatric Rehabilitation philosophy of recovery from mental illness and benefits of employment in the recovery process. Meets with employers and develop relationships and employment opportunities for PROS Participants. Escorts PROS Participants on Job interviews and provides on on-going employment supports during placement. Operates within the “Find, Get, Keep” of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and employment services.
At least one year of experience in a therapeutic setting providing employment support services to SMI individuals.
- Ability to perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment. • Organizational and documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications.
Bachelor's degree required. Valid Driver's license required. Experience in supporting individuals living with mental illness required.
Earn your clinical LCSW hours working full time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person