Supported Employment Specialist

Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference?  Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture?  Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers?  Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff!

With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team.  You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development. 

We value our team members and provide an excellent total rewards package of benefits and perks designed to be customizable to your specific needs.  

Our Total Rewards Package – What We Offer:

• Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere
• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
• Company-Wide All Staff Events - have fun while Teambuilding
• Wellness Programs and Activities
• Up to 41 days off per year (32 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays)  
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Time
• Parental Leave
• Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
• PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
• Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Company funded Health Savings Account
• Company-Sponsored FSA and DSA Tax Savings Accounts
• 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
• 100% Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• 100% Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Added Value Benefits including:
  • Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family
  • Accident Plans for Employee and Family
  • Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family
  • Pet Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Plan
  • Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family
  • Voluntary AD&D Plans for Employee and Family
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Access to Personal Financial Advisor
• Generous Team Member Referral Bonus Program
• License and Certification Reimbursement
• License Testing Fee Reimbursement
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Travel Expense Reimbursement
• On-Site Pharmacy
• Casual Dress Code
• Shift Differentials and On-Call Stipends
• Stipend for Bilingual, Spanish-Speaking

Pay Range: $18.75 - $24.03 per hour

Placement within the pay scale is commensurate with experience and qualifications

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this position is to help consumers with mental illness obtain and maintain competitive employment integrated in the community. This position will coordinate closely with the primary provider of service. In some cases, to provide services to consumers with physical disabilities or other mental disabilities. This position conducts at least 50% of activities in the community (i.e. job sites, client homes, or other community sites).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Meets with consumers to provide intake and orientation to vocational services. Gathers information about the consumer’s strengths, needs, preferences, desires, and abilities regarding meaningful activity.
• Assists consumers developing opportunities for community involvement and meaningful activity.
• Advocates for consumer to employers who are able to include or exclude the consumer from involvement in the selected activity.
• Coordinate services with family members, significant others or other agencies, as appropriate.
• Works closely with primary provider of service to ensure continuity of care. For example, reports changes in mental health to primary provider so that proper treatment decisions may be made.
• Provides “follow-along” services to consumers who are involved in meaningful activity (such as a work or education, etc.) but who have symptoms that impact their ability to maintain the activities selected. Follow along services may include, but are not limited to, the following: contact with supervisors to monitor progress, meetings with consumers to monitor symptoms and to problem solve issues related to the activity, information about how to access community resources (such as Lorain County Transit) so that the consumer may participate in meaningful activities.  
• Provide on-site consultation, observation, or assistance when the consumer is in danger of losing meaningful activity because of their mental illness.
• Assists consumer in either retaining benefits, or making provisions for health benefits, when the meaningful activity involves substantial earnings.
• Closes cases in a timely fashion and completes all documentation as required by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Riveon Mental Health and Recovery. This includes writing Individual Service Plans that are specific, measurable and focused on medical necessity. These plans must be updated at least every 180 days or when the service needs of the consumer change. In addition, this position will document all contacts with consumers within one business day of the contact.
• And all other tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• In order to perform the functions of this job, the employee must possess the following: a working knowledge of Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients’ rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues.  
• Must exhibit sensitivity to different cultures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The work is provided in a variety of venues and locations including in the office, in client homes, out in various community locations and businesses. Because of the variety of environments and physical conditions that will be encountered, this individual must be able to successfully interact and navigate in all types of facilities and weather conditions.  
• This includes being able to walk, climb stairs, navigate changing surface conditions including wet, slippery, and icy grounds, and function in the proximity of electrical appliances, open flames and in areas with poor air quality including potentially smoke-filled rooms.  
• This individual may periodically be required to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds. 
• Must be able to physically interact with client and others in emergency situations to prevent harm to client and others.  
• The individual in this position must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.  
• Due to the extensive computer work this individual must be able to sit for extended periods of time and operate required equipment.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, counseling or a related degree is required.  
• The employee must possess exceptional oral and written communication skills.  
• Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with Windows Microsoft Office and EMR. 
• The employee must be able to conduct business in a professional manner.  
• She or he must understand and advocate for consumer rights, confidentiality, health and safety issues.  
• Must exhibit cultural sensitivity.  
• Must be able to move safely in a variety of work situations.  
• Hearing and speech capabilities must be adequate for spoken conversation.  
• Bilingual abilities (especially, Spanish and English), are not required, but a great advantage for this position.  
• A valid Ohio Driver’s license with fewer than 6 points in a 36 month period.  
• Possession of a vehicle with proof of insurance.  
• Must be willing to transport consumers.  
• Favorable references and/or evaluations.