Supported Employment and Education Specialist

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

PTO from day one

Laptop and cell phone

Work-life balance

Behavioral health assistance

Regular supervision

Job summary

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center in South Bend seeks a Supported Employment and Education Specialist to assist youth and families in attaining competitive employment and educational goals. You will build partnerships with local businesses to create opportunities and support families in navigating services.

The SEES role involves evaluating needs, developing plans, advocating for access to resources, and maintaining documentation. Evening or weekend hours may be required as part of caseload management.

Qualifications

• Two years of college (or pursuing equivalent) required.
• BA/BS in social service or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience in a social service setting preferred.
• Must have a valid drivers license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the familys needs for services.
• Develop and monitor a treatment plan aligned with family goals.
• Assist families in obtaining needed services (food, housing, medical care, transportation, etc.).
• Follow up to ensure services are received and effective.
• Advocate for families and link to DCS, courts, schools, healthcare providers, employers, and Oaklawn services.
• Document all family interactions electronically.
• Interact with clients face-to-face; frequency varies by need and intensity.
• Collaborate with therapists, physicians, and other service staff.
• Caseload adjustments based on training and case complexity.

Skills

Two years experience in human services

Valid drivers license

Education

Two years of college

BA/BS in social service or related field

Job description

Supported Employment and Education Specialist - South Bend

Do you have a heart for helping youth and families accomplish their goals? Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Who We Are

Oaklawn provides comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope.

What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

• Bachelor-level starting pay $22.34 an hour with $1000 sign-on bonus
• Associate-level starting pay $20.19 per hour with $1000 sign-on bonus
• Higher pay for bilingual staff
• Mileage reimbursement
• Start earning PTO the day you start
• Company laptop and cell phone
• Work life balance
• Behavioral health assistance
• Regular supervision

What You’ll Do

The Insight CSC Supported Employment and Education Specialist (SEES) provides assistance to young adults enrolled in the program with obtaining and retaining competitive employment and/or educational setting and builds partnerships with area businesses to connect program enrollees with opportunities.

• Evaluating the family’s need for services
• Developing and monitoring a treatment plan that supports the family’s goals
• Helping the family obtain services needed to support their goals, such as food or housing assistance, medical care, Social Security benefits, transportation, skills training, etc.
• Following up to make sure the family is receiving services and those services are helping
• Advocating for the family and serving as a link between DCS, court, schools, healthcare providers, employers, community agencies and other Oaklawn services
• Documenting all family interaction electronically
• Interacting directly with clients, face to face - frequency varies with need, availability of the client and the level of intensity
• Interacting frequently with outpatient therapists, physicians, other employees involved in the case, community agencies, referrals sources and other services
• Caseload expectations will take into account training, case complexity, level of frequency and/or other assigned duties
• Hours will include availability in the evenings and/or weekends

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• Two years of college and two years of experience in a similar human services job OR
• BA/BS in social service or a human services-related field preferred
• Two years’ experience in a social service setting preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance