Recovery-Focused Employment Specialist

Chestnut Health Systems Inc; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnut Health Systems seeks an Employment Specialist to guide consumers toward employment and recovery, providing case management within a recovery-oriented framework.

Role involves data entry, referrals to vocational resources, and collaboration with community partners to place clients in suitable jobs. Competitive starting pay ranges and a commitment to trauma-informed care are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrated interest or experience in social services.
• Or a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology, or a related human service field.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting, or a certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation plus high school diploma and two years of experience.
• Certification as a CRSS in good standing with the State of Illinois is also accepted.
• Must have a valid driver's license, private auto insurance, be insurable, and have basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat) and experience with an EMR.

Responsibilities

• Complete required data entry and paperwork per program and agency policies.
• Provide consumer-driven services meeting program requirements and maintain service levels.
• Promote the recovery model of treatment, including trauma-informed care and empowerment.
• Provide referral, linkage, and advocacy to community resources and vocational supports.
• Foster positive relations within Chestnut and the community to support employment opportunities.
• Attend meetings, consumer staffings, and program development activities; support teammates.
• Recommend permanent job placements based on consumer strengths and needs.
• Demonstrate fidelity to IPS and maintain face-to-face employer contacts and retention plans.
• Maintain Chestnut’s culture of customer service excellence.
• Maintain confidentiality of all organizational information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

EMR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, education, psychology, or related human service field

Bachelor’s degree in any field with two years supervised clinical experience in mental health

Certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation (DHS-approved) + high school diploma + two years experience

Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) in good standing (IL)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Chestnut Health Systems seeks an Employment Specialist to guide consumers toward employment and recovery, providing case management within a recovery-oriented framework.

Role involves data entry, referrals to vocational resources, and collaboration with community partners to place clients in suitable jobs. Competitive starting pay ranges and a commitment to trauma-informed care are highlighted.