Supported Employment Spec

Job Duties:

Provides general oversight of the Supported Employment Program to ensure that objectives are met.

Ensures that the Supported Employment Specialists effectively carry out all phases of employment services including Intake, Engagement, Assessment, Job placement, Job coaching, and Follow-along supports.

Responsible for no more than ten supported employment specialists.

Conduct weekly supported employment supervision meetings and attend clinical treatment team(s) as needed.

Communicates with mental health treatment team leaders to ensure that services are integrated, to problem solve programmatic issues, and to be a champion for the value of work.

Reviews current client outcomes with employment specialists and sets goals to improve program performance at least quarterly.

Accompanies employment specialists, who are new or having difficulty with job development into the field monthly to improve skills by observing, modeling, and giving feedback on skills.

Document services provided in accordance with Communicare, DMH, and Medicaid regulations.

Submit any reports requested in a timely manner

Attend and successfully complete any orientation, staff development activities, other trainings as required by Communicare, the Department of Mental Health, or other oversight agencies.

Screen each referral to ensure timely response follow through.

Conduct outreach activities with agency staff and area employers.

Work under the supervision/monitoring of the Clinical Director or other supervisor as designated.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree with relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment.

Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a field related to working with individuals with serious mental illness and relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment.

Must be CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any other training required by DMH and Communicare Ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as listed above. Ability to relate positively to individuals who are served through the Supported Employment Program

Pass a background check.

Must have transportation or access to transportation. A current valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment