Employment Specialist Psychiatric Rehabilitation

IHA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holiday Days

Job summary

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a Vocational Support Specialist to help individuals with serious mental illness and other behavioral health challenges obtain and maintain competitive employment within a psychiatric rehabilitation framework.

The role involves conducting vocational assessments, developing individualized employment plans, assisting with job readiness, and establishing relationships with employers to provide ongoing job coaching and support while upholding recovery-focused care and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, education, or a related field plus at least one (1) year of mental health experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human service–related field plus at least three (3) years of related experience.
• Approved fields social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, education, criminal justice, nursing, social sciences and related disciplines.
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Access to reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Conduct vocational assessments to identify participants' strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals.
• Develop individualized employment plans in collaboration with participants and treatment team members.
• Assist individuals with job readiness activities, including resume preparation, interview coaching, and job search strategies.
• Provide individualized supported employment services consistent with psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery-oriented principles.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers and community organizations to identify employment opportunities to include educating employers about supported employment services and workplace accommodations when appropriate.
• Conduct job development and placement activities to match participants with appropriate employment opportunities to include providing ongoing job coaching, support, and follow-up services to help participants maintain employment.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, funding requirements, accreditation standards, and confidentiality regulations.

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, education, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in a human service–related field

Approved fields social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, education, criminal justice, nursing, social sciences and related disciplines

Job description

Position Summary

Will provide vocational support services to individuals with serious mental illness and other behavioral health challenges to help them obtain and maintain competitive employment. Working within a psychiatric rehabilitation framework, will assist individuals in identifying career goals, developing job-seeking skills, securing employment opportunities, and achieving long-term employment success while promoting recovery, independence, and community integration.

Employment Type

Full time

What You Will Do

• Conduct vocational assessments to identify participants' strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals.
• Develop individualized employment plans in collaboration with participants and treatment team members.
• Assist individuals with job readiness activities, including resume preparation, interview coaching, and job search strategies.
• Provide individualized supported employment services consistent with psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery-oriented principles.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers and community organizations to identify employment opportunities to include educating employers about supported employment services and workplace accommodations when appropriate.
• Conduct job development and placement activities to match participants with appropriate employment opportunities to include providing ongoing job coaching, support, and follow-up services to help participants maintain employment.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, funding requirements, accreditation standards, and confidentiality regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, education, or a related field plus at least one (1) year of mental health experience. OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a human service–related field plus at least three (3) years of related experience.
• Approved fields social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, education, criminal justice, nursing, social sciences and related disciplines.
• Act 33/34/73 Clearances
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Access to reliable transportation

Position Highlights And Benefits

• WORK SCHEDULE: This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position. Primarily daylight Monday-Friday with flexibility to meet program needs.
• 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.