HCBS Vocational Specialist

Strategic Interventions; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Major medical, dental & vision

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Strategic Interventions, Greensboro, NC, seeks a Vocational Specialist to assist adults with mental health and substance use disorders in obtaining and maintaining paid employment. You will work in the community as a job developer, coach, and counselor, contributing to treatment planning with a team.

IPS-based services knowledge is essential. Required: a bachelor's in behavioral health (preferred), IPS vocational training within 90 days, and crisis support availability; travel in the community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health preferred.
• Qualified Professional preferred.
• IPS Vocational Training required within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disorders to obtain and maintain paid employment.
• Serve as job developer and job coach in the community.
• Counsel and develop work skills; collaborate as part of treatment planning with the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

IPS Vocational Training

Qualified Professional

Job description

# HCBS Vocational SpecialistSTRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS - GREENSBORO - GREENSBORO, NC 27407## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDays## Vocational Specialist**Education required**: A bachelor’s degree in behavioral health field is preferred. A Qualified Professional is preferred. Attendance at an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Vocational training is required either before hire or within 120 days after hire.**Work experience:** A minimum of 1 year experience working with adults with mental illness and or substance abuse in a vocational capacity.**Position summary:** The Vocational Specialist works with clients that have mental, substance abuse, and developmental disorders and assists them to obtain and maintain paid employment. The team member is called upon to work in the community in the role of job developer and job coach and as a counselor to assess and develop necessary work skills in job seekers. General knowledge of IPS vocational services, and practices. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. Understanding of treatment planning and a Team approach to treatment. Ability to be available for crisis situations and crisis phone rotation. Must complete required Vocational Training (IPS) within 90 days of employment. Knowledge of recovery principles and community resources concentrating on vocational opportunities. Ability to present members to employers and concentrate on strengths. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. Possess knowledge of interventions needed for the members to find and maintain employment.**Travel Requirements**: **Valid Driver’s License and insurance required.** Travel will vary depending on the daily schedule for this position. All travel is in the community where the members live and work.**Why apply at Strategic Interventions, LLC?*** Competitive Payrates!* A supportive, positive, and inclusive company culture* Meaningful Work: Become part of a company that makes a positive impact on society and offers meaningful and fulfilling work.* Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training programs, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities to enhance employees’ skills and knowledge.**Benefits:** We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:* 401(k)* Paid time off* Paid Holidays* Major medical, dental & vision insurance* Life Insurance* Short term & long-term insurance* Employee Assistance ProgramStrategic Interventions, LLC is a leading behavioral health provider in North Carolina serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Strategic Interventions currently provides services in eight offices from Asheville to Roanoke Rapids. To learn more about us, visit our website at https://www.strategicshc.com/.**Equal Employment Opportunity****Strategic Interventions is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.**