Employment Specialist - Residential

Newport Mental Health; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Health and Dental Insurance

Vacation, Sick and Personal time

Retirement program through Mutual of America

Job summary

Newport Mental Health is looking for an Employment Specialist to join their Residential team in Middletown, Rhode Island. This role provides vital vocational rehabilitation services to clients, aiding in job placements and community integration. Ideal candidates will have a degree in human services and strong communication skills.

The organization promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, and offers excellent health benefits, paid holidays, and a retirement program. Join Newport Mental Health to positively impact the lives of individuals recovering from mental illness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services field & SEP certification preferred.
• Minimum of six months’ experience required.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational rehabilitation services for clients seeking employment.
• Assist in overcoming barriers to competitive employment.
• Conduct vocational evaluations and assist with job coaching.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Self-motivated and independent

Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services field

Job description

Employment Specialist - Residential

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high‑energy organization that uses state‑of‑the‑art person‑centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma‑informed evidence‑based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school‑based therapy, substance use therapy, community‑based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

Benefits:

• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays.
• Retirement program through Mutual of America.
• Additional supplemental insurance programs.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES): This position with our Residential team provides vocational rehabilitation services for designated clients that embraces the IPS model and leads to competitive job placement, educational placement, and meaningful and daily structure.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients on identifying and pursuing employment and educational goals that draw upon their interests, strengths, skills and abilities.
• Assist clients with identifying and overcoming barriers that have impacted their ability to successfully gain or maintain competitive employment/educational pursuits.
• Provide on‑going supports around career exploration, job development and job retention.
• Network, communicate and provide on the job supports when needed with employers.
• Conduct vocational evaluations, assessments, and career profiles.
• Assist clients with involvement in community connections and activities to expand social networks and community integration.
• Work with clients on their identified goals as outlined in their recovery plans.
• Work with families and identified supports that can be part of the client’s recovery plan.
• Co‑Lead vocational groups with Peer.
• Assist in the development and securing of new positions through liaison activities with the Office of Rehabilitation Services and community employers.
• Assist with providing job coaching within our transitional and supported employment program with the agency.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment teams on providing necessary case management support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field & SEP certification preferred.
• Minimum of six months’ experience required.
• Knowledge of the IPS Model and Evidence Based Practices preferred.
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery treatment planning, vocational assessment, skills training and job placement and development.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals.
• Caring and empathetic, with the desire to help others in need.
• Self‑motivated and independent, with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation.

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.