IPS Employment Specialist

El Hogar Community Services, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); In loco; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

El Hogar Community Services, Inc. in Sacramento, CA seeks an Employment Specialist to help individuals with serious mental illnesses obtain and maintain competitive employment.

The role involves personalized support, job development, and collaboration with mental health teams to reach client goals. You will conduct assessments, develop employment plans, provide coaching, and engage local employers to create opportunities.

Mansioni

• Assess clients' employment interests, skills, and preferences.
• Develop individualized employment plans with the client and treatment teams.
• Provide motivational support and build trusting relationships with clients.
• Help clients develop resume writing, interview prep, and job applications.
• Conduct rapid job searches to match clients with opportunities.
• Facilitate introductions and interviews with employers.
• Build relationships with local employers to create job opportunities.
• Educate employers about benefits of hiring individuals with mental health conditions.
• Follow up with employers to ensure successful placements.
• On-the-job coaching and workplace accommodations as needed.
• Address workplace issues with employers to implement accommodations.
• Provide ongoing support to maintain employment and career progression.
• Collaborate with treatment teams for coordinated care.
• Participate in team meetings and adjust plans.
• Provide feedback on employment achievements and challenges.
• Maintain records of progress and employment activities.
• Prepare reports on outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with program standards and funding.

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Job Title: Employment SpecialistDepartment: Program Specific (SEWP/CJSP)Reports To: Program Supervisor/DirectorFLSA Status: Non- ExemptPosition Summary: The Employment Specialist will assist individuals with serious mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, and major depression, in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment. This role involves personalized support, job development, and collaboration with mental health treatment teams to help clients achieve their employment goals.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Client Engagement and AssessmentConduct initial and ongoing assessments of clients' employment interests, skills, and preferences.Develop individualized employment plans in collaboration with clients and their mental health treatment teams.Provide motivational support and build strong, trusting relationships with clients.Job Search and PlacementAssist clients in developing job search skills, including resume writing, interview preparation, and job application processes.Conduct rapid job searches to match clients with suitable employment opportunities.Facilitate introductions and job interviews with potential employers.Employer Engagement and Job DevelopmentBuild and maintain relationships with local employers to create job opportunities for clients.Educate employers about the benefits of hiring individuals with mental health conditions and provide information on workplace accommodations.Conduct regular follow-ups with employers to ensure successful job placements and address any concerns.Ongoing Support and CoachingProvide on-the-job coaching and support to clients to help them adapt to their work environment and meet job expectations.Address any issues that arise in the workplace, working with employers to implement necessary accommodations.Offer continuous support and encouragement to clients to maintain employment and pursue career advancement.Integration with Mental Health ServicesCollaborate closely with mental health treatment teams to ensure coordinated care and support for clients.Participate in regular team meetings to discuss clients' progress and adjust employment plans as needed.Provide feedback to treatment teams on clients' employment-related achievements and challenges.Documentation and ReportingMaintain accurate and up-to-date records of clients' progress, employment activities, and support provided.Prepare regular reports on employment outcomes and program effectiveness.Ensure compliance with program standards and funding requirements.Supervisory Responsibilities:None