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Employment Specialist
Job Location:
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Help people discover their strengths achieve meaningful employment and build a future filled with purpose.
Schedule: Typically Mon-Fri 8a-5p
Schedule: Typically Mon-Fri 8a-5p
The Employment Specialist provides individualized community-based employment support to adults navigating behavioral health this role youll partner with individuals to identify their strengths explore career opportunities and build the skills and confidence needed to obtain and maintain competitive employmentall while supporting their overall wellness and recovery journey.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is energized by working in the community enjoys building relationships with employers and community partners and is passionate about helping others achieve independence through meaningful work.
Key Responsibilities
- Spend the majority of time in the community developing employment opportunities and supporting individuals
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers Vocational Rehabilitation and community partners
- Provide individualized strengths-based employment support using a motivational stage-matched approach
- Assist individuals in identifying strengths interests and goals and incorporate them into Wellness/Treatment Plans
- Support job readiness through skill-building coaching and ongoing encouragement
- Help individuals access employment-related and supportive resources (housing financial healthcare etc.)
- Collaborate with the integrated care team to ensure coordinated whole-person support
- Monitor progress toward employment goals and adjust plans as needed
- Complete timely accurate documentation and meet service expectations
- Participate in team meetings supervision and ongoing professional development
Education Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- High School/GED required
- Associates/Bachelors degree in a human service-related field preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed:
Must qualify for position based on overall CSS requirements in at least one of the options listed:
- Qualified addiction professional;
- Bachelors degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the U.S. Department of Educations database of accredited schools at http:/ ;
- Any four-year degree or combination of higher education and qualifying experience;
- Four years of qualifying experience; or
- Associate of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support degree as designated by the department.
- Qualifying experience must include delivery of service to individuals with mental illness substance use disorders or developmental disabilities.
- A valid drivers license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
Youll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Are passionate about helping people find purpose and independence through employment
- Naturally take a strengths-based person-centered approach to your work
- Enjoy building relationships and networking within the community
- Thrive in a flexible fast-paced community-based role
- Communicate effectively with individuals employers and care teams
- Stay organized and can balance documentation with meaningful in-person support
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About Company
Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT: 844-853-8937 (TOLL FREE) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS: 833-356-2427 (TOLL FREE) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE: 988 Through compassionate, high-quality care, we guide individuals on their journey toward improved physical and ... View more
