Employment Liason

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the Team Leader or Program Director, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults. This position specifically is responsible for supporting participants and binding, obtaining and maintaining employment. In the absence of the Team Leader, provides guidance and direction for clients as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. This position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our clients in meeting their expressed goals while living in the community. Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Engages members and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers who do not necessarily have disabilities.
• Assists members in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) Refers members to benefits counseling, as needed. Helps members report earnings, as needed.
• Assesses member’s vocational functioning on ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. With the member's permission, provides education and support to family members. Discusses member's preference for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers.
• Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per week to learn business needs and be able to describe member’s strengths relevant to the position.
• Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist members in maintaining employment. Writes job support plans with members, incorporating input from the mental health team. Adjusts plan according to member needs and preferences.
• Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by members, which may include job development and job search activities, negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact by the employment specialist with the employer.
• Participates in weekly meetings with the treatment team and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.
• Attends County Employment Collaborative meetings and brings information gathered back to the team.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis by notifying leadership and engaging first responders where indicated.
• Completes necessary paperwork to maintain record keeping for all necessary tracking of services provided to members and guests, and other program outcome information.
• Provides effective and accurate information in briefing peers and colleagues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Education, Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from a four (4) year college or university with Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field and four years varied experience as a provider of mental health services or Associate Arts Degree and six years of full time/equivalent (FTE) direct care experience in a behavioral health setting. At least two of the six years must be post AA experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registration
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Education

• Associates or better in Health Services Administration or related field

• Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field

Skills

• Social Services - Flexibility
• Social Services - Crisis Intervention
• Social Services - Resource Access
• Social Services - Providing Mental Health Sup

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group