Employment Specialist IV - Vocational Services

MaineHealth; Marshfield (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is looking for a Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV in Marshfield, Maine, responsible for assisting individuals with complex disabilities in finding and maintaining employment. This role requires collaboration with a mental health clinical team and the use of rehabilitation technologies for career development.

The position mandates a Master's Degree in education, counseling, or social services, or a Bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience, as well as certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor. MaineHealth promotes an environment of support and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in education, counseling, or social services or Bachelor's degree plus five years' experience in vocational counseling / rehabilitation.
• Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and/or DMH Employment Specialist Certification required.
• Five years' experience in the related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with complex disabilities to find and keep employment.
• Collaborate as a member of a mental health clinical and rehabilitation team.

Skills

Vocational counseling

Rehabilitation

Collaboration

Employment technologies

Education

Master's Degree in education, counseling, or social services

Bachelor's degree plus five years' experience in vocational counseling / rehabilitation

Job description

Description

Professional - Nonclinical

Summary

The Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV role is responsible for assisting individuals with complex disabilities to find and keep employment. The Specialist collaborates as a member of a mental health clinical and rehabilitation team and incorporates rehabilitation and supported employment technologies in the career development of a client.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Master's Degree in education, counseling, or social services or Bachelor's degree plus five years' experience in vocational counseling / rehabilitation required.
• License/Certifications: Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and/or DMH Employment Specialist Certification or obtain certification within six months from hire date required.
• Experience: Five years' experience in related field required.

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Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best‑in‑class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]