798 Supported Employment & Education Specialist

West Texas Centers MHMR; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 24,821 - 35,351; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Career ladder

Performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Texas is seeking a Supported Education and Employment Specialist to provide case management services for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Role involves maintaining a caseload, collaborating with a treatment team, and assisting participants with their education and employment goals. Comprehensive benefits include health plan, competitive salary, and flexible schedules. Applicants must have a relevant degree and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Driver's License and accepted driving record.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Residing within a 70-mile radius of duty site.

Responsibilities

• Provide supported education and employment services to FEP participants.
• Maintain a caseload of up to 20 individuals across 23 counties.
• Participate in treatment team meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and educational institutions.
• Assist participants in academic and vocational activities.
• Conduct community outreach to build partnerships.
• Complete documentation and reports.
• Work flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Case management

Collaboration

Community outreach

Proficient writing

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree

Job description

West Texas Centers is seeking a highly motivated Supported Education and Employment Specialist (SEES) to join our First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Team. This position provides moderately complex case management services to individuals ages 15-30 experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Position Incentives include career ladder, performance incentives, flexible schedules, and rewarding work environment. Comprehensive benefit package includes health plan, competitive salary, paid holidays, generous personal time off, employee assistance program, etc.

The SEES plays a vital role in helping participants achieve their education and employment goals while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Starting Pay: $21.84 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide supported education and employment services to FEP participants.
• Maintain a caseload of up to 20 individuals across 23 counties; travel is required.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with clinical staff to meet shared treatment goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, families, employers, and educational institutions.
• Assist participants in continuing, resuming, or adapting academic and vocational activities.
• Conduct community outreach to build partnerships with employers and educational entities.
• Complete documentation and reports using proficient writing and computer skills.
• Work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients and families.

Position Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have and maintain a Valid Driver's License and driving record that is acceptable for insurability through our insurance carrier.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Applicants must reside within 70-mile radius of duty site.