Employment Specialist

ADAPT, Inc.; Roseburg (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full family health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

HSA & FSA options

401(k) with employer contribution

On-site training

Clinical supervision for licensure

Job summary

Adapt Integrated Health Care is seeking an Employment Specialist in Roseburg, OR for a full-time role from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday. The position focuses on helping clients find and maintain employment aligned with their vocational goals and supports problem-solving to reduce barriers to recovery.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree related to human services, valid driver’s license, and IPS/QMHA eligibility; certification like CESP/ACRE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling or special education.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or one year of human services related experience.
• Eligibility to register for and attain a QMHA certification through MHACBO.
• Eligibility to work under IPS qualifications.
• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) or Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification preferred.
• Must be 21+ and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides IPS Supported Employment services to clients as directed by a QMHP or QMHA supervisor in line with the client’s individual treatment plan.
• Works with a Vocational Rehabilitation team to promote coordinated delivery of services. The Employment Specialist must communicate and coordinate regarding outcomes, barriers, and case observations.
• Maintains and completes required records, reports, and documentation as required by program and agency policy and state and federal laws.
• Transportation of clients and their family members to and from services. The Employment Specialist may have to meet clients in their home, public places, at the office of potential employers, or other locations. At least 65% or more of scheduled hours must be spent in the field.
• Regularly participates in professional development through individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and workshops.
• Required to achieve productivity standards as set forth by the Program Director.
• Complies with state, federal and agency guidelines. Reports for duty following the activation of a public health emergency response plan.
• Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of stable employment.
• Assists clients in obtaining information regarding their benefits and using that information to make informed decisions about their benefits. May refer clients to benefits counseling or help clients report earnings.
• Assess client’s vocational functioning on an ongoing basis, utilizing that information to develop an individual employment plan.
• Discusses client’s preferences for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers as well as friends and family, offering education and support to all parties.
• Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from service, using a variety of methods.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling or special education

Eligibility to register for and attain a QMHA certification through MHACBO

Eligibility to work under IPS qualifications

Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) or Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification preferred

Must be 21+ and possess a valid driver's license

Job description

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Employment Specialist

Full Time Roseburg, OR, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1436

Salary Range: $39,000.00 To $54,000.00 Annually

Adapt Integrated Health Care is looking for a qualified Employment Specialist to join their team! This position works Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Employment Specialist’s role is to assist clients in finding, obtaining, and maintaining career that is consistent with their vocational goals. The Employment Specialist will also assist individuals in problem solving to reduce barriers to recovery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling or special education
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or one year of human services related experience
• Eligibility to register for and attain a QMHA certification through MHACBO
• Eligibility to work under IPS qualifications
• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) or Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification preferred
• Must be 21+ and possess a valid driver's license

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides IPS Supported Employment services to clients as directed by a QMHP or QMHA supervisor in line with the client’s individual treatment plan.
• Works with a Vocational Rehabilitation team to promote coordinated delivery of services. The Employment Specialist must communicate and coordinate regarding outcomes, barriers, and case observations.
• Maintains and completes required records, reports, and documentation as required by program and agency policy and state and federal laws.
• Transportation of clients and their family members to and from services. The Employment Specialist may have to meet clients in their home, public places, at the office of potential employers, or other locations. At least 65% or more of scheduled hours must be spent in the field.
• Regularly participates in professional development through individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and workshops.
• Required to achieve productivity standards as set forth by the Program Director.
• Complies with state, federal and agency guidelines. Reports for duty following the activation of a public health emergency response plan.
• Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of stable employment.
• Assists clients in obtaining information regarding their benefits and using that information to make informed decisions about their benefits. May refer clients to benefits counseling or help clients report earnings.
• Assess client’s vocational functioning on an ongoing basis, utilizing that information to develop an individual employment plan.
• Discusses client’s preferences for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers as well as friends and family, offering education and support to all parties.
• Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from service, using a variety of methods.

Come join our progressive team and make a difference in the lives of others! For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.adaptoregon.org .

We Offer:

• 100% Paid Premiums on Full Family Medical insurance for all full-time (40hrs) employees, cash waiver available
• Dental, Vision, and Pet insurance options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
• In-house training, on-site professional development
• Clinical supervision towards licensure is available

Our priority is to be a workplace that offers employees a rewarding work-life and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026!

Adapt Integrated Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for those with disabilities and veterans. Adapt Integrated Health Care does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. Adapt will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation and is committed to preventing or stopping them whenever they may occur at the organization or in its programs.

For anyone needing assistance or accommodations with Adapt’s application process, please call [phone] and ask for our Talent Acquisition team.