Employment Specialist

Kids for the Future; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in San Diego is seeking an Employment Specialist to join an IPS-based program serving the community through Senior IMPACT and the county BHS system.

You will work with a dynamic, interdisciplinary team on a shared caseload to reintegrate clients into school, work, or volunteer positions, including resume development, job placement, and ongoing supports. A strong emphasis on rapid, individualized job search and zero-exclusion criteria guides daily practice.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3 years related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field with 1 year related experience preferred.
• Experience with IPS model preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial behavioral, functional, and vocational assessments for clients.
• Help clients develop vocational/educational goals and plans to facilitate reintegration into the workforce.
• Assist clients in developing resumes and linking them with other employment resources.
• Develop networks to increase job development and placement within the community.
• Work with companies and with clients to facilitate and maintain job placements.
• Provide intensive case management supports for the assigned clients.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in mental health-related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

• Base Pay $28.85 - $29.13 / Hour
• Job Category Counselors
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Description

Hours: 40 hours per week with work schedule option and rotating weekend shifts

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pmOR
• Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (8 hours), off every other Friday

As an Employment Specialist, you will:

Work with a highly dynamic interdisciplinary team on a shared caseload, with the objective to assist clients to reintegrate back into school, the workforce, or volunteer positions. The Employment program at Senior IMPACT and throughout the county's BHS system uses the IPS (Individualized Placement and Support) model for employment. The key principles of IPS are zero exclusion criteria, rapid individualized job search, and finding client's competitive jobs. Duties include:

• Conduct initial behavioral, functional, and vocational assessments for clients
• Help clients develop vocational/educational goals and plans to facilitate reintegration into the workforce using a supported employment-based model
• Assist clients in developing resumes and linking them with other employment resources
• Develop networks to increase job development and placement within the community
• Work with companies and with clients to facilitate and maintain job placements
• Provide intensive case management supports for the assigned clients

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of behavioral health professionals!

Our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment programs (Downtown IMPACT, IMPACT, Senior IMPACT and South Bay IMPACT) provide intensive, community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance disorders.

Our programs utilize the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and case management supports.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego Countys residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

Education : High School diploma/GED with 3 years of related experience required. Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Vocational Rehabilitation with 1 year of related experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of one year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• Previous vocational rehabilitation experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of County Health and Human Services requirements including documentation is preferred
• Experience with IPS preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
• A valid California driver's license in good standing, personal vehicle, proof of insurance and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Summary

Meets the bio-psychosocial needs of clients by providing indicated behavioral health services, case management services, and bills and documents services appropriately. Works with individuals to assist them in accessing employment services, appropriate support services and entitlements, medical care, community resources, and family support systems in an effort to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation.

Additional Information

• Career Type Counselors
• Regions Downtown San Diego
• Services Mobile Assertive Community Treatment