Employment Specialist

Centerstone; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

10 holidays

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide vocational training at a client’s workplace in West Frankfort, IL. This part-time role emphasizes excellent customer service, detailed documentation, and collaboration with employers and treatment teams.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, with DSP certification due within 90 days, and timely completion of Medication Authorization and ACRE training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• DSP certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Medication Authorization within 6 months of hire.
• ACRE training within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational training at the client’s place of employment.
• Maintain required documentation and records.
• Assist in developing individualized vocational plans.
• Monitor progress and participate in treatment plan reviews.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Computers & online navigation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

## Employment SpecialistApply: Office Based: West Frankfort, Illinois: Part time: Posted Today: JR-033665Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!**JOB DESCRIPTION:****SUMMARY OF POSITION**Provides vocational training and guidance at a client’s place of employment. Works with employers and participates in the development of employment attributes and skills. Provides outstanding internal and external customer service, and maintenance of appropriate documentation.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides personal care/physical assistance as needed, as well as on the job training of assigned clients.* Takes initiative to prevent and resolve problems and offers recommendations for improving services and transforming Centerstone into an organization that embraces excellent customer experience.* Assists service recipient in developing an individualized vocational plan, must be person centered, family centered, and service centered. Monitors service recipient progress in treatment and participates in treatment plan reviews as assigned. Updates treatment plans as appropriate. Submits treatment plans at all stages for medical review, if applicable.* Completes all required documentation using clinically appropriate terminology and clinically relevant information and applicable standards. Demonstrates utilization and incorporation of audit feedback when completing documentation.* Provides community education as assigned.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES*** Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.* Excellent skills in customer service techniques.* Skill in computer programs and the ability to navigate various web sites for job opportunities.* Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships with clients, staff and job site Manager.* Skill in problem-solving and conflict resolution.**QUALIFICATIONS****Education Level**High School diploma or GED required**Years of Experience**Up to three years of experience preferred.**Required Certification/Licensure**DSP must be obtained within 90 days of hire, Medication Authorization within 6 months of hire, ACRE training must be obtained within 1 year of employment.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS****Task Percentage of Time/Frequency**Standing - 80%Sitting - 20%Squatting - occasionalDriving - occasionalKneeling - occasionalLifting - occasionalBending - occasional**Time Type:**Part timeDelivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:* Medical, dental, and vision health coverage* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts* 403b retirement plan with company match* Paid time off and ten paid holidays* AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)* Employee Resource Groups* Continuing education opportunities* Employee Assistance Program*Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.*At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.