Employment Specialist
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Job Location:
Ste. Genevieve, MO - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 19 - 21
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Specialist
Location: Ste Genevieve MO
Pay Range: $19.00 - 21.40/hour
Day Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in mental Health social services or business required.
- Must hold or obtain by start date MO Class E Drivers License (Class D for IL Residents) and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCCs Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.
Note: The Class E is just a written required computer test. No Driving Test has to be taken for the Class E. Then you would go to the DMV after the test is taken (passed) and transfer the license over to that Class E.
HERE to learn more about the MO Class E License
As a Employment Specialist Responsible for the delivery of the IPS Supported Employment program for assigned clients. Specialist is responsible for spending 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage clients with the goal of competitive employment in community job settings.
- Assist clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g. SSI or Medicaid) and how they will be affected by employment. Refers clients to benefits counseling as needed. Helps clients report earnings as needed.
- Assess clients vocational functioning on ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. With the clients permission provides education and support to family members. Discusses clients of psychiatric status to employers if the client wishes to disclose.
- Conduct job development and job search activities to help clients find positions that match their interests and needs following the principles and procedures of IPS supported employment.
- Conduct a minimum of six face-to-face employer contacts per week. Employer contacts are designed to learn about the needs of the business describe supports offered by the program and describe client strengths that are relevant to the position.
- Provide individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment. Writes job support plans with clients incorporating input from the mental health team. Adjusts plan according to clients needs and preferences.
- Provide education and support to employers with clients agreement and consent which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact by the employment specialist with the employer.
- Provide outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service. Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach.
- Participate in weekly meetings with mental health treatment team and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.
- Document in clinical records according to IPS standards and policy and procedures.
- Maintain work productivity standards as established by supervisor and in accordance with assigned caseloads
- Participate in face-to-face meetings with vocational rehabilitation counselors at least once a month to coordinate services for clients.
- Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
- Develop an individual employment (and/or education) plan with clients. Incorporates input from mental health team and family members with clients permission.
Why Join Community Counseling Center
Real Impact. Real People. Real Growth.
Be part of a team thats been changing lives since 1974 - and still growing strong.
Perks & Benefits Include:
Generous PTO - 24 paid days off your first year
Celebrate You - enjoy your birthday as a paid day off
7 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive Insurance Options - health dental vision more
Company-Paid Life & LTD Insurance
Retirement with Auto-Enrollment
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Referral Bonuses
A mission-driven inclusive workplace that values YOU
Learn more about Community Counseling Center on our website!
Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions etc. please contact to speak with us about your needs.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
