Employment Specialist Desert Rose

General Summary

The Employment Specialist carries out Supported Employment (SE) services by helping members obtain and sustain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and recovery.

Job Responsibilities

• Engages members and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in integrated job settings.
• Assesses consumers' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis.
• Following Supported Employment (SE) principles and procedures, helps members in job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with members' needs and interests.
• Provides individualized, follow-along services to help consumers sustain employment.
• Based on agreement with members, provides education and support to employers, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with employers.
• Provides outreach services to members, as necessary, when they appear to disengage from SE services.
• Notifies supervisor of three no-call, no-shows to initiate possible closure.
• Contacts or meets regularly, at least once a month, with treatment team members to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.
• Draws up individual employment plans with members, Recovery Coaches, and other treatment team providers and updates the plans quarterly.
• Spends at least 50 percent (20 hours per week) of direct face-to-face supported employment service time in the community to engage and support members, family members and employers.
• Attends required trainings and meetings through Cenpatico and other agencies.
• Adheres to Cenpatico Integrated Care – Rehabilitation Services Administration- Vocational Rehabilitation (CIC-RSA-VR) Collaborative Protocol.
• Coordinates referrals, as appropriate, to employment Specialty Providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• One (1) year of prior experience in providing employment services.
• Experience working with people with mental health disorders preferred.
• Experience with vocational services.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• DPS Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification, if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Current, valid Arizona Driver's License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements, if required.
• Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides).