Employment and Education Specialist ACT

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. Primary schedule is Monday - Friday.

The Employment and Education Specialist ACT/ACT TAY will help expand educational and vocational opportunities for persons with psychiatric disabilities by providing individualized, community-based and integrated employment and educational supports.

Responsibilities Include:

Directly assist consumers in their home and their community to choose, obtain and maintain competitive employment. Participates in engagement, vocational assessment, job development, job placement, job coaching and benefits counseling

Identify, cultivate and document community employment opportunities

Assist to measure employer and consumer satisfaction on a regular basis

Appropriate documentation and recording within the case record according to policy

Assist some consumers in completing or returning to school or a higher education learning opportunity as individuals desire indicates

Assist the team by helping them develop supported employment approaches with consumers in the team, and attending all wellness plan meetings for consumers with employment or educational goals

Provide services with a flexible schedule and on-call rotation including nighttime, evening and weekend hours

Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS & EXPOSURE RISK

Operating vehicles or machinery

High School/GED required

Associates/Bachelors degree in a human service-related field preferred

At least four (4) years of experience required if a High School/GED is the highest education obtained

At least two (2) years of experience required if an Associates degree is the highest education obtained
(*If the degree is an Associates of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution; then no additional experience is required)

At least one (1) year of experience required if a non-human service Bachelors degree is the highest education obtained

All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities

A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required

Compass Health Network

is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

Advancement opportunities

Professional development

Licensure supervision

Mentor opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Employee Assistance Program

Headspace Access

Paid time off & Paid Holidays

NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

*Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.

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