Employment Specialist

Easterseals MORC Logo; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dependent care

FMLA benefit

Wellness programs

PSLF Employer

Bonuses & incentives

Mileage reimbursement

Financial planning

Student loan repayment

Pet insurance

Job summary

Easterseals MORC is hiring for an Employment Specialist to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!

We are looking for Game Changers who wake up excited to make a difference and who want to join a team that supports adults with mental health needs through vocational services and coaching. This is a hybrid role with generous benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• At least 1 year of full-time vocational counseling in a mental health setting; master's degree may substitute for 1 year.
• Valid auto insurance and driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide supported employment services and coaching to staff.
• Assess vocational needs of adult clients with serious mental illness.
• Develop program plans and complete referrals and documentation.
• Coordinate with clinical team to monitor medications, transportation, and basic needs.
• Maintain client contact records for documentation and reviews.

Skills

Vocational counseling

Coaching

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Sociology

Tools

Auto Insurance

Driver's License

Job description

Job Category: Ancillary Program - Housing, PSS/YSS, OT, IPS

Requisition Number: EMPLO004416

• Posted : October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Pontiac, MI 48340, USA

Description

Easterseals MORC is hiring for an Employment Specialist to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself!

We are looking for Game Changers!

The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Benefits of Being a Superhero!

• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet Insurance

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a human services field, in accordance with Medicaid Provider Manual Guidelines.
• Have at least one (1) year of full-time work experience providing vocational counseling services in a mental health setting. A Master's degree in a human services field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Is helpful to others in the agency in getting work done, setting a tone of cooperation, models caring and cooperation behavior, shares resources and volunteers to help others succeed.
• Provides coaching to team staff to build competencies that are necessary to effectively provide supported employment services including strength based interactions, person centered planning, Stage of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Co-occurring principles and interventions and practice protocols.
• Assesses and evaluates the vocational needs of adult clients with severe and persistent mental illness and continues caseload contact to develop goals.
• Assists clients in developing appropriate program plans to meet identified needs. Completes referral forms, clinical and legal documentation necessary to obtain community based services for clients. Maintains a record of client contact for agency documentation, team presentations, reviews and staff meetings.
• Provides vocational case management services for support, rehabilitation and/or crisis intervention purposes. Monitors and evaluates vocational situations and settings to determine consistency of treatment and progress. Coordinates with the clinical team to monitor that medications are being taken, transportation needs are met and other basic needs are provided for.

Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Bachelors or better in Sociology or related field.

Experience

Required

1 year

Have at least one (1) year of full-time work experience providing vocational counseling services in a mental health setting. A Master's degree in a human services field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Auto Insurance

Driver's License

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