Employment Specialist

What You'll Do:

Interview and evaluate DDA and MHA applicants/candidates, and confer with medical and professional personnel to determine type and degree of disability, eligibility for service, and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation

• Assesses individuals' social, emotional, financial, health, vocational, or other problems to develop rehabilitation treatment plan, or PCP goals.
  
• Facilitates and completes the initial process (Discovery process) with individuals interested in employment.
  
• Implements treatment plans with individual, while assisting the individual to reach their personal and vocational goals.
  
• Counsel individuals, assisting them to identify and resolve problems and make effective use of resources.
  
• Endeavors to place individual in gainful employment after acquisition of marketable skills.
  
• Assist individuals with any onboarding needs once competitive community-based employment has been secured.
  
• Resolve work related problems or difficulties and assigns individual to simpler tasks when worker cannot perform assigned duties.
  
• Organizes and conducts support groups and vocational groups as needed.
  
• Observes worker to ensure that work is performed according to prescribed methods and meets established standards.
  
• Maintains working relationships with staff of other agencies and institutions, homes, facilities, and acts as liaison between individuals and agency/ institution.
  
• Acts as liaison between individuals and their supervisor and co-workers.
  
• Helps individuals understand mental illness and how it affects their health, lifestyles, and employment.
  
• Reviews evaluation made on individual to ascertain type of work recommended and limitations due to specific disability.
  
• Prepares and maintains written case records, reports, performs case follow-up and closing, and performs other administrative tasks as required.
  
• Determines suitable job or business consistent with applicant's desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations.
  
• Assists applicant with personal adjustment throughout rehabilitation program.
  
• Aids applicant in obtaining medical and social services during training.
  
• Determines DOR’s eligibility; Assist individuals with completing DOR’s application.
  
• Coordinates meeting with individuals and DOR’s counselor to secure intake and orientation.
  
• Responsible for the accurate and timely billing of all services to DOR’s and iCM (DDA LTSS billing)
  
• Works directly with Case Manager, Life Coach, family, individual, etc., to identify additions and/or changes to annual Person-Centered Plan to reflect all needed services to maximize funding.
  
• Maintains records of progress toward DOR’s goal
  
• Secure job leads for individuals seeking employment, identifying, and developing professional relationships with potential community-based employers.
  
• Write and submit incident reports for department and submit in Electronic Medical Record within 24 hours of incident occurring per agency and State policy on reportable incidents.
  
• Oversees Quality Assurance measures at all assigned licensed sites.
  
• Adheres to all County, State DDA, MHA, and MBON policies and procedures.
  
• Ensures accurate and timely daily submission of individuals attendance in Electronic Medical Record per agency, State Medicaid, and DDA Policy and Procedures.
  
• Responsible for ensuring staffing schedules and ratios are complying per individual’s plan/treatment plan.
  
• Check’s work email at the beginning and end of each shift
  
• Participate in and successfully completes all required trainings
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Requirements

What We Require:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
  
• Must have proof of car insurance.
  
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with varying intellectual disabilities and or developmental disabilities.
  
• Must be able to work with “high-risk” consumers who have mental illnesses as well as development or intellectual disabilities as well as physical.
  
• We expect all staff to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service.
  
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with other staff and individuals served.
  

Qualifications:

• Compassionate and caring nature.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred).
  
• Ability to pass background checks and FBI fingerprinting.
  

Benefits

At The Rock Creek Foundation, you’re not just an employee — you’re a valued change agent. Here’s what you can expect:

• Schedule: 
  
• Annual Salary Rate: $45,000
  
• Robust Retirement Plan – 403(b) with company match to support your future.
  
• Health Coverage That Cares – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  
• Time to Recharge – Generous paid time off and parental leave.
  
• Celebrate You – Enjoy your birthday off every year!
  
• Training & Growth – Ongoing development programs and career advancement opportunities.
  
• Culture of Purpose – A welcoming, inclusive environment where you belong.
  
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your education, and we’ll support you.
  
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for life's challenges.
  
• Wellness Perks – Annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App.
  
• Recognition & Rewards – Through our Awardco platform and referral program.
  
• Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy deals through FunEx and more.
  
• Comprehensive Insurance–
  
  • Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost.
    
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
    
  • Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance.
    
  • Pet insurance for your furry family.
    
  • Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
    
• Financial Flexibility – Flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help with healthcare and dependent care expenses.