Mental Health Skills Trainer Supported Employment

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Marion County Health & Human Services is seeking a Supported Employment Specialist who is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their career goals and live fulfilling independent lives. This position supports both our Adult Outpatient team and youth and young adults in the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) program helping individuals with career exploration job development navigate benefits access vocational rehabilitation and follow along supports. An ideal candidate would have an understanding of psychotic disorders be compassionate and creative in connecting individuals with meaningful work aligned with their interests enjoy getting out in the community to provide services and contribute to a positive and respectful work culture. We believe in the power of meaningful work and its positive impact on mental well-being. Join our passionate team and be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where your efforts make a difference every day!

Provide Supported Employment services to individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental health conditions. Services are delivered according to the Individual Placement and Supports (IPS) standards fidelity standards and OARs including using a person-centered and recovery-orientated approach. Services include:

Employment Research and Job Development

• Research possible job openings and opportunities for participants.
• Establish and maintain connections with employers to match businesses needs with potential applicants.
• Provide employers with education about the Supported Employment program determine job requirements and create plan to fill in gaps.

• Create and maintain vocational profile that details participants employment history strengths and overall goals.
• Develop job search plan based on participants preferences.
• Implement job analysis matching potential openings with participants needs and skills logistics of getting to job site and negotiating accommodations.
• Job coaching as determined by participants needs and employers expectations.
• Assist participants with applications resume preparation and interviewing skills.
• Provide intervention as needed with employed participants who may be at risk of losing their job. Work closely with participant and employer to resolve issues.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Federal State County and treatment program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor.
• Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards.

• Work with a team of clinicians and supervisors for clinical supervision treatment planning staff and departmental meetings and trainings.
• Participate fully as a supportive reliable positive collaborative and professional team member during the development of individual treatment planning daily clinical team meetings and client crisis intervention.
• Employee must be able to drive county vehicles to provide services in the community per fidelity model.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Three years relevant work experience in a behavioral health services field; OR
2. Bachelors degree in a behavioral science field; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work education training or experience relevant to the position as determined by Marion County.

• Must possess a current Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) Qualified Mental Health Associate certification (QMHA) or register within ninety (90) days of hire and complete in accordance with MHACBO guidelines. See MHACBO website for requirements.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8;00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development.

• Up to $1500 per year to reimburse for tuition licensure and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County policy administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can be found at: Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OAR and . Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.