Employment Specialist

Harbor Brand; Woodley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Harbor is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our Toledo team. This role supports individuals with mental health disabilities in engaging in employment services, including preparation for employment, vocational assessment, guidance and support, and placement in the competitive marketplace per the IPS model of supported employment.

This full-time, first shift position offers 40 hours per week and opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work or closely related behavioral/mental health field, plus 1 year of vocational rehabilitation or related experience.
• Master’s degree with license (Ohio LSW/LPC) or CRC preferred, with relevant vocational rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with mental health disabilities in engaging in employment services, including preparing for employment, vocational assessment, guidance, and support.
• Place clients in the competitive marketplace consistent with IPS (independent placement and support) model.
• Perform intake, engagement, assessment, job placement, coaching, and follow-along supports as part of IPS/SE.

Job description

Harbor is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our Toledo team! This position assists individuals with mental health disabilities in engaging in employment services,
including preparing for employment, vocational assessment, guidance and support, and placement in the competitive marketplace consistent with the evidenced based IPS
(independent placement and support) model of supported employment.

This position is full-time first shift, 40 hours per week.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work or closely related
  behavioral/mental health field from an accredited college or university, plus 1
  year of vocational rehabilitation or closely related experience. May substitute an
  Associate’s degree and 4 years of related experience.
• Preference will be given to candidate who has a Master's degree, with license in
  Ohio (LSW or LPC) or who has a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
  (CRC), and to the candidate who has experience in vocational rehabilitation with
  the specified population.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
• When applicable, non-licensed staff will be required to complete 20 hours of
  CEUs every 24 months.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of
  personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle
  insurance carrier.
• Must successfully complete a BCI/FBI background check(s) and six exclusionary
  database checks every 5 years, as required by OOD.

Essential Job Competencies/Performance Expectations:

• The IPS model of Supported Employment operates from a view that all clients who
  are interested in working will have access to supported employment services. Mental
  Health treatment teams encourage IPS/SE participation if the client expresses a
  desire to pursue employment.
• From the SE Fidelity Scale: Employment Specialists (ES) provide only employment
  related services, with a caseload range from 20-30 and clients in various phases of
  employment.
• ES carries out all phases of employment services including intake, engagement,
  assessment, job placement, job coaching, and follow along supports. There must be
  integration of rehabilitation with mental health treatment teams.
• ES participate regularly in mental health treatment team meetings with shared
  decision making, and help the team think about employment for those who have
  expressed interest and have not yet been referred.
• ES service documentation is integrated into client's mental health treatment record.
• ES help the team develop employment interest related questions to be asked at
  intake and ongoing throughout treatment to determine that IPS/SE is accessed.
• ES facilitate referrals, eligibility information, and coordination with local VR providers
  and have frequent contact regarding mutual clients and meet regularly to discuss
  progress.
• ES organize and moderate discussion groups about employment experiences so that
  clients may share stories of successes and gain increased understanding, guidance,
  and peer support.

About Harbor:

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment forover 100 years.
• 350+ clinical staffserve over24,000 clientsacross 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, andmore!

Why Work for Harbor?

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
• Ability to make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates + 4 years Experience or better.

Bachelors + 1 year Experience or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Proof of Auto Insurance

Drivers License

Preferred

Non License Certification

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