Employment Specialist Community Treatment Team

Pittsburgh Mercy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Holiday Days

Job summary

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking an Employment Specialist to help clients with mental health concerns or disabilities find and keep jobs in community settings. The role emphasizes assessment, job development, placement support, and ongoing workplace coaching within a mobile, community-based treatment team.

The position operates on a Monday–Friday schedule with some evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage to meet consumer needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Service or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3 years of experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive an organization vehicle.
• Criminal, Child and FBI Check clearances (Act 33/34/73).
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess vocational skills, interests, and employment goals of clients.
• Develop relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities.
• Match clients to suitable jobs and provide resume, interview prep, and applications support.
• Provide ongoing workplace support to enhance retention and success.
• Offer counseling on career options and vocational planning.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and psychiatrists to integrate employment goals into treatment.
• Maintain progress records, placements, and employer interactions.
• Engage with community agencies to expand job opportunities and services.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Networking

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Human Service

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

POSITION PURPOSE:

As an Employment Specialist within a Community Treatment Team, your primary responsibility is to assist individuals with mental health concerns or disabilities in finding and maintaining employment.

Do you have vocation rehabilitation experience and want to work as part of a team to consider a holistic view of client treatment? Are you a good problem solver and a great communicator?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Client Assessment: Assessing the vocational skills, interests, and employment goals of individuals receiving treatment within the community mental health program.
• Job Development: Actively seeking out and cultivating relationships with local businesses and employers to identify job opportunities suitable for clients. This involves networking, cold-calling, and marketing the skills and abilities of clients to potential employers.
• Job Placement: Matching clients with appropriate job opportunities based on their skills, interests, and abilities. This may involve providing job coaching, resume development, interview preparation, and assistance with job applications.
• Employment Support: Providing ongoing support to clients in the workplace to ensure job retention and success. This could include helping clients navigate workplace challenges, providing accommodations, and advocating for their needs with employers.
• Vocational Counseling: Offering guidance and support to clients in exploring career options, setting vocational goals, and developing strategies for achieving those goals.
• Collaboration: Working closely with other members of the Community Treatment Team, including therapists, case managers, and psychiatrists, to ensure that employment goals are integrated into the overall treatment plan for each person served.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of client progress, job placements, and employer interactions. This may also involve documenting any barriers or challenges faced by clients in their pursuit of employment.
• Community Outreach: Engaging with community organizations, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to expand job opportunities and support services for clients

• The team is mobile and delivers services in community locations to enable each consumer to find and live in their own residence and find and maintain work in community jobs rather than expecting the consumer to come to the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Human Service and (1) year of practical experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Human Service such as; sociology, social work, psychology, criminal justice, gerontology, counseling, education or nursing and (3) years of experience in a related field. Networking experience preferred.

• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to drive an organization vehicle

• Vocational rehabilitation experience preferred

• Act 33/34/73 (Criminal, Child and FBI Check) clearances

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS/BENEFITS:

WORK SCHEDULE

This is an Exempt (salary) position.

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with flexibility to meet consumer needs. Some non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends and holidays). Will provide on-call services on a rotating basis, as part of a team.

Great Benefit Package: (Benefits start Day 1 of employment):

• 403B with employer match;
• Paid Time Off (PTO);
• Medical, Dental, Vision;
• Life Insurance;
• Paid Holiday Days;
• Plus more………

ABOUT PITTSBURGH MERCY

We’re a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.
Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse
Physical health needs; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.