Employment Specialist — Drive Independence & Hope

The Santé Group; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Birthday off

Training & Growth

Culture of Purpose

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Discounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Legal Assistance

Pet Insurance

FSA

Job summary

Rock Creek Foundation in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our mission-driven team. You’ll interview and evaluate applicants, coordinate with medical staff, determine suitable employment plans, and help clients pursue job training and placement to achieve independence.

You will work in a supportive environment with a focus on compassionate care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Must have proof of car insurance.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with varying intellectual mental health and intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Interview and evaluate DDA and MHA applicants/candidates, and confer with medical and professional personnel to determine type and degree of disability, eligibility for service, and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation.
• Acceptor recommend acceptance of suitable candidates
• Determine suitable job or business consistent with applicant's desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations
• Plan and arrange for applicant to study or train for job
• Responsible for completing treatment plans as needed with clients, and implements treatment plans with client
• Organize and conduct support group and vocational groups as needed
• Endeavor to place individual in gainful employment after acquisition of marketable skills
• Resolve work related problems or difficulties, and assigns individual to simpler tasks when worker cannot perform assigned duties
• Observe worker to ensure that work is performed according to prescribed methods and meets established standards
• Maintain working relationships with staff of other agencies and institutions, homes, facilities, and acts as liaison between clients and agency/ institution
• Acts as liaison between clients and their supervisor and co-workers
• Help clients understand mental illness and how it affects their health, lifestyles, and employment
• Determine suitable job or business consistent with applicant's desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations.
• Plan and arranges for applicants to study or train for job
• Assist applicant with personal adjustment throughout rehabilitation program
• Aid applicant in obtaining medical and social services during training
• Aid applicants in obtaining additional employment services from DOR’s (Division of Rehabilitation Services)
• Responsible for the accurate and timely billing of all services to DOR’s and credible wireless
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of authorizations for services in Value Options
• Attends mandatory meetings
• Check’s work email at the beginning and end of each shift
• Participate in and successfully completes all required trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Background checks clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Rock Creek Foundation in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our mission-driven team. You’ll interview and evaluate applicants, coordinate with medical staff, determine suitable employment plans, and help clients pursue job training and placement to achieve independence.

You will work in a supportive environment with a focus on compassionate care, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.