NAVIGATE Supported EES

Apalachee Center Inc; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Apalachee Center, Inc. is looking for a NAVIGATE SEE Specialist to join its multidisciplinary team in Tallahassee.

You will help clients identify career and educational goals, provide job coaching, and connect them with employers and training opportunities. You will support individualized recovery plans, collaborate with families, and participate in treatment planning while maintaining timely clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
• At least one year of experience providing vocational rehabilitation services.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.
• At least one year of experience in a community treatment or outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Identify career interests, employment goals and strengths; guide plan.
• Assist with job searches, interview prep and workplace readiness.
• Provide individualized job coaching and ongoing employment support.
• Build relationships with employers and community organizations.
• Develop client confidence, communication skills and workplace strategies.
• Provide transportation assistance for job interviews when needed.
• Assist with educational goals and vocational training opportunities.
• Collaborate on Client Service Plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Compassion & Empathy

Strong Communication

Career Coaching

Teamwork & Collaboration

Clinical Awareness

Organization & Documentation

Cultural Competency

Professionalism & Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling

Job description

NOW HIRING: NAVIGATE Supported Employment & Education (SEE) SpecialistAPALACHEE CENTER, INC.Empower Recovery. Inspire Independence. Help Build Brighter Futures!Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, discover their strengths, and achieve their educational and career goals?At Apalachee Center, we believe recovery is about more than managing symptoms—it's about helping individuals rediscover hope, build independence, and create meaningful futures.We are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and dedicated NAVIGATE Supported Employment & Education (SEE) Specialist to join our multidisciplinary treatment team.If you enjoy empowering others, connecting individuals with opportunities, and making a lasting impact in your community, we want to hear from you!About the NAVIGATE ProgramNAVIGATE is an innovative, team-based treatment program designed to provide early and effective intervention for individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis.Through individualized treatment, family involvement, education, and employment support, NAVIGATE helps individuals move toward psychological wellness, personal independence, and long-term recovery.As our Supported Employment & Education (SEE) Specialist, you will help clients identify their strengths, explore career and educational interests, overcome barriers, and take meaningful steps toward achieving their goals.Your work will help turn personal goals into real-life opportunities!What You'll DoCareer Development & Employment SupportHelp clients identify career interests, employment goals, personal strengths, and professional aspirations.Assist with job searches, interview preparation, workplace readiness, and employment opportunities.Provide individualized job coaching and ongoing employment support.Build relationships with employers and community organizations to identify employment opportunities.Help clients develop confidence, communication skills, and strategies for workplace success.Provide transportation assistance to job interviews when necessary.Support clients in maintaining employment and addressing workplace challenges.Educational Planning & SupportAssist clients in identifying educational goals and exploring academic or vocational training opportunities.Complete education and career inventories to assess strengths, interests, and support needs.Help clients overcome barriers to educational success.Develop strategies to address learning challenges, cognitive difficulties, and other obstacles.Provide continued support as clients pursue educational and career advancement.Individualized Recovery & Treatment PlanningCollaborate with clients and families to develop individualized Client Service Plans (CSPs).Establish measurable employment, educational, and recovery-focused goals.Monitor progress and adjust support strategies as needed.Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to coordinated treatment planning.Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including progress notes completed in Avatar within 48 hours of service delivery.Review and update Client Service Plans at least every six months and as clinically indicated.Community Engagement & CollaborationWork closely with clients, families, treatment providers, employers, and community partners.Connect clients with employment, educational, housing, and other supportive resources.Provide services in office and community-based settings.Collaborate with the NAVIGATE team to address barriers and support recovery.Participate in weekly team meetings, clinical supervision, and program activities.Assist with referrals, care coordination, and crisis-related consultation as appropriate.Skills That Will Help You SucceedWe're looking for someone who demonstrates:Compassion & Empathy: A genuine commitment to helping individuals achieve recovery and independence.Strong Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Career Coaching Abilities: Skills in employment preparation, vocational rehabilitation, and educational support.Teamwork & Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners.Clinical Awareness: Knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use concerns, crisis intervention, and recovery-focused treatment.Organization & Documentation: The ability to manage caseload responsibilities, develop service plans, and maintain accurate clinical records.Cultural Competency: Respect for diverse backgrounds, experiences, and individual needs.Professionalism & Ethics: A commitment to confidentiality, client rights, professional boundaries, and trauma-informed care.Candidates should also be comfortable providing individual and group rehabilitation services, assessing safety concerns, responding appropriately to crisis situations, and engaging clients in community-based settings.Why This Role MattersEvery individual deserves the opportunity to pursue an education, build a career, and experience a fulfilling life.As a NAVIGATE SEE Specialist, you'll do more than help someone find a job or enroll in school.You'll help individuals:Discover their potential.Build confidence and independence.Overcome barriers to success.Strengthen their connection to the community.Take meaningful steps toward lasting recovery.At Apalachee Center, your work has purpose, your compassion makes a difference, and your impact can change lives!Ready to Make a Difference?Your passion could help someone discover their purpose and build a brighter future!Join the Apalachee Center team and become part of a mission-driven organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities.APPLY TODAY!Position: NAVIGATE Supported Employment & Education (SEE) SpecialistOrganization: Apalachee Center, Inc.Make an Impact. Empower Independence. Inspire Hope.Apalachee Center, Inc. — Helping individuals move toward recovery, opportunity, and a brighter tomorrow.What We're Looking ForEducation & ExperienceRequired:Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related human services field.At least one year of experience providing vocational rehabilitation services.At least one year of professional experience working with individuals experiencing severe mental illness (SMI).Preferred:Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling.At least one year of experience in a community treatment or outpatient setting.Licensure & Driving RequirementsMust possess a valid driver's license.Must maintain authorization as a designated driver in accordance with agency policy.Skills That Will Help You SucceedWe're looking for someone who demonstrates:Compassion & Empathy: A genuine commitment to helping individuals achieve recovery and independence.Strong Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Career Coaching Abilities: Skills in employment preparation, vocational rehabilitation, and educational support.Teamwork & Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and community partners.Clinical Awareness: Knowledge of mental health conditions, substance use concerns, crisis intervention, and recovery-focused treatment.Organization & Documentation: The ability to manage caseload responsibilities, develop service plans, and maintain accurate clinical records.Cultural Competency: Respect for diverse backgrounds, experiences, and individual needs.Professionalism & Ethics: A commitment to confidentiality, client rights, professional boundaries, and trauma-informed care.Candidates should also be comfortable providing individual and group rehabilitation services, assessing safety concerns, responding appropriately to crisis situations, and engaging clients in community-based settings.Why This Role MattersEvery individual deserves the opportunity to pursue an education, build a career, and experience a fulfilling life.As a NAVIGATE SEE Specialist, you'll do more than help someone find a job or enroll in school.You'll help individuals:Discover their potential.Build confidence and independence.Overcome barriers to success.Strengthen their connection to the community.Take meaningful steps toward lasting recovery.At Apalachee Center, your work has purpose, your compassion makes a difference, and your impact can change lives!Ready to Make a Difference?Your passion could help someone discover their purpose and build a brighter future!Join the Apalachee Center team and become part of a mission-driven organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities.APPLY TODAY!Position: NAVIGATE Supported Employment & Education (SEE) SpecialistOrganization: Apalachee Center, Inc.Make an Impact. Empower Independence. Inspire Hope.Apalachee Center, Inc. — Helping individuals move toward recovery, opportunity, and a brighter tomorrow.