Career Coach & Job Placement Specialist

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN in Oceanside, CA is seeking an Employment Specialist (Career Coach or Job Navigator) for a Regular Full-time role over 30 hours. The position offers hourly pay of $27.00 to $29.00.

You will conduct work readiness assessments, provide education and support to help clients attain employment, and coordinate placement. Responsibilities include case consultation, crisis intervention, documentation, advocacy, and linking clients to income and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year experience or associate degree and 3 years' experience or High School Diploma or GED with 5 years' experience in related field required.
• SUD Certification from a recognized board preferred; Minimum of SUD registration required.
• Knowledge of employment needs of individuals with behavioral health needs preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case consultation, crisis intervention, discharge placement, individual and group work, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and employment needs.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum requirements for direct billable client services.
• Advocate for clients to ensure work success. Assist clients with linkages to income and benefits.
• Educate clients about competitive work opportunities, assessing interest/work needs as indicated.
• Offer direct placement of clients in positions appropriate to skill level and personal needs.
• Provide expertise to the team in areas related to work trends, employment models, potential employer profiles, and demographic data as needed.
• Provide long-term job coaching for clients to assist in work stability and retention.
• Ongoing client support, providing information and education to family and other supports.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participates in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

TURN in Oceanside, CA is seeking an Employment Specialist (Career Coach or Job Navigator) for a Regular Full-time role over 30 hours. The position offers hourly pay of $27.00 to $29.00.

You will conduct work readiness assessments, provide education and support to help clients attain employment, and coordinate placement. Responsibilities include case consultation, crisis intervention, documentation, advocacy, and linking clients to income and benefits.