Supportive Employee Specialist

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Community Health Network was created by our neighbors for our neighbors. Over 60 years later community is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all it means exceptional care simply delivered and we couldnt do it without you.

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The Supportive Employment Specialist reports to the Community Support Services (CSS) Program Manager in coordination with the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). They work in collaboration as part of the CCBHC Grant Team. The Supportive Employment Specialist addresses employment needs by completing a Vocational Profile and Individual Employment Plan with all clients in need of Supportive Employment Services. They provide care coordination in collaboration with the care team to youth and/or adults with mental health and/or substance use disorders including those with serious and persistent mental illness and chronic addiction. They coordinate with external employment referral sources such as Vocational Rehabilitation Work One and community employers. They address CCBHC vocational rehabilitation and psychiatric rehabilitation criteria identify gaps in service areas and coordinate with the CCBHC Grant Team for data collection. They will assist with enhancing services in support of the CSS treatment team. The Supportive Employment Specialist will develop existing internal and external partnerships complete project presentations and seek to increase understanding of CCBHC goals to improve outcomes related to employment needs of CCBHC clients.

EDUCATION

4 year / Bachelors Degree (Required)

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required Certifications/Licensures: (Current Indiana Drivers License with valid vehicle insurance)

EXPERIENCE

2 years: Two (2) years of social service experience in a volunteer or paid role. (Preferred)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (JOB DUTIES)

Patients First: The Supportive Employment Specialist collaborates as part of a multidisciplinary care team by supporting the comprehensive psycho-social assessments. They help clients address vocational rehabilitation needs can deescalate clients displaying aggressive behaviors and document services provided in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) based on policies and procedures. When necessary will transport clients in personal vehicles.
Relationships: Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude toward problem-solving. They work as part of the Certified Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and in coordination with Community Support Services (CSS). They assist the CCBHC Grant Team with developing and enhancing internal Page 2 of 3 and external partnerships.
Integrity: The Supportive Employment Specialist will comply with all applicable Behavioral Health Care Service policies and procedures. Inclusion: Candidates must have the ability to work with clients in various stages of change who need assistance regulating thoughts and emotions.
Diversity: The ideal candidate will be able to acknowledge value and celebrate collective experiences and differences of patients other caregivers and the communities we serve.
Excellence: The Supportive Employment Specialist will be actively involved in professional development and education including mandatory training. They will complete timely documentation and data collection. They will complete timecards PTO requests mileage reports and other documentation per Community Behavioral Health policies and procedures.
Individuals may not perform all of these duties or may perform additional related duties not listed here.