What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Employment Specialist position at BHcare Inc.?
Job Details
Mobile Employment Specialist
POSITION SUMMARY: Support individuals with a substance use and/or co-occurring disorder to obtain and maintain competitive employment of their choice, utilizing evidence-based practice. Provide the skill building and supports necessary to assist the individual in obtaining and maintaining their own goals related to employment and career advancement.
Accountable and responsible for the following results:
Direct services:
- Provide vocational counseling and career exploration for persons in recovery.
- Develop job sites in accord with individual needs.
- Provide on-the-job training and support services.
- Conduct career planning classes and vocational groups as needed.
- Provide direct service in accordance with contractual guidelines.
- Staff will be mobile, spending at least 90% of their time in the community.
- Participate as a member of the Employment Team.
Quality Management:
- Maintain records in accord with policies and procedures
- Produce reports as assigned
- Meet or exceed established outcome measures of BHcare and funding source.
- Attends training sessions, workshops, seminars as requested by supervisor, or as needed for professional development, or as required for accreditation or licensing.
- Required to use own vehicle on company business or to transport clients
- Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position
- May perform other assignments and duties as assigned.
BHcare
Caring for our community through all stages of life.
Who We Are
BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that offers a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.
We employ a diverse and dedicated group of professionals that create and sustain programs to rebuild and change the lives of those who walk through our doors each day. We are devoted to helping our clients live to their full potential as happy, healthy and active members of our community.
Why BHcare?
Our culture and benefits are designed to promote your well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits to full-time (30 hours per week) employees:
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal and 8 holidays)
- Health & Dental insurance
- Dependent care accounts
- Medical flexible spending accounts
- Paid family leave
- LTD & Disability coverage
- Life & AD&D
- Supplemental insurance including STD, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement plans with 4% employer match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Staff events and activities
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. In lieu of Bachelor’s degree: Associates degree or College coursework equivalent (2 years) and 2 years work experience in behavioral health field; OR high school diploma and minimum of 4 years of experience in behavioral health field or RSS certification, mental health certification or related and acceptable training and lived experience compatible with person served required.
- Ability to complete training as may be required for position and program assigned.
- Knowledge of Psychiatric Rehabilitation is desirable.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organization’s auto insurance plan.
- Must be proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office Word & Outlook, and if applicable ability to navigate through electronic health record.
Salary : $20 - $28
