Career Service Specialist

Harbor is currently seeking a full-time Career Services Specialist to provide vocational assessment and guidance to clients (18 years of age and older) and coordinates linkage between employers and clients.

Job Duties:

DOCUMENTATION

• Completes an initial interview, career assessment, and develops and updates an Individualized Employment Plan (IEP) for each client reflecting the client’s goals and support needs.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation which includes, but is not limited to: Client Service/Progress Notes, Incident Report forms and any other forms necessary to document services and determine program eligibility.
• In providing services, fulfills or exceeds client contact expectations established by Harbor.

EVALUATION

• Assesses client “readiness” for employment and formulates appropriate interventions to assist the client in making progress towards setting and achieving their employment goals.
• Assists the client in identifying his/her interests, skills, and aptitudes to assist in exploring possible vocational choices.
• Assists the client in gaining information on the effects of employment on entitlements / financial assistance that the client may be receiving (i.e., SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Section 8, Food Stamps) to assist the client in making an informed choice.
• Evaluates worksite/employee job match and may complete worksite job analysis.
• Evaluates and revises the IEP according to the client’s responses and needs.
• Assesses client, employer, partner, and community satisfaction with career services and identifies possibly service needs.
• Follows crisis prevention/intervention and inpatient pre-screening protocols.

ONGOING INTERVENTIONS

• Provides workshops/classes to groups of job seekers in person and in the community and makes classes available for job seekers to participate virtually using a video platform (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, etc.).
• Provides support, education (i.e., benefits counseling, advantages of employment) and consultation to clients, families, and/or significant others.
• Actively develops employment opportunities and assists clients in learning job skills as needed, individually or in groups.
• Provides referral for support services as noted in the IEP to maintain the client in the environment of choice and to enhance client and family functioning.
• Works well with partner agencies at OMJ, attends OMJ meetings, and professionally represents Harbor and OMJ at all times.
• Performs community outreach for the purpose of recruitment, client engagement, and necessary support services.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work or closely related behavioral/mental field from an accredited college or university, plus 1 year vocational rehabilitation experience required; or an Associates’ degree plus 3 years vocational rehabilitation experience; or, in lieu of previous requirement, 5 years’ experience providing vocational rehabilitation services (i.e. job development, job coaching) to BVR, ODJFS funding sources.
• Preference will be given to candidate who is licensed in Ohio (LSW or LPC) and to the candidate who has experience in vocational rehabilitation with the noted client population.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license ,acceptable driving record, and be deemed insurable through Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.

About Harbor:

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
• 350 clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

Why Work for Harbor?

It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Employee referral bonuses
• Ability to make a difference in your community!

Education

• Bachelors 3 years Experience or better in Counseling

Licenses & Certifications

• CPI/NCI
• CPR/First Aid
• Drivers License