Supported Employment Spec

Communicare; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicare is expanding its Supported Employment Program and seeks a qualified professional to guide engagement, assessment, and job placement for participants with serious mental illness.

In this role, you will supervise employment specialists, collaborate with clinical teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion the value of work through outreach and program development. Experience with CPI training and background checks preferred; transportation required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; relevant work/school experience preferred.
• CPI certification or ability to complete CPI training.
• Background check required.
• Must have transportation; valid driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Engagement, assessment, job placement, job coaching, and follow-along supports.
• Conduct weekly supported employment supervision meetings and attend clinical treatment teams as needed.
• Communicate with mental health treatment team leaders to integrate services and advocate for the value of work.
• Review client outcomes and set quarterly improvement goals with employment specialists.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Description

Job Duties:

• Engagement, Assessment, Job placement, Job coaching, and Follow-along supports.
• Conduct weekly supported employment supervision meetings and attend clinical treatment team(s) as needed.
• Communicates with mental health treatment team leaders to ensure that services are integrated, to problem solve programmatic issues, and to be a champion for the value of work.
• Reviews current client outcomes with employment specialists and sets goals to improve program performance at least quarterly.
• Accompanies employment specialists, who are new or having difficulty with job development into the field monthly to improve skills by observing, modeling, and giving feedback on skills.
• Document services provided in accordance with Communicare, DMH, and Medicaid regulations.
• Submit any reports requested in a timely manner.
• Attend and successfully complete any orientation, staff development activities, other trainings as required by Communicare, the Department of Mental Health, or other oversight agencies.
• Screen each referral to ensure timely response follow through.
• Conduct outreach activities with agency staff and area employers.
• Work under the supervision/monitoring of the Clinical Director or other supervisor as designated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree with relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment.
• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a field related to working with individuals with serious mental illness and relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment.
• Must be CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any other training required by DMH and Communicare Ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as listed above. Ability to relate positively to individuals who are served through the Supported Employment Program
• Pass a background check.
• Must have transportation or access to transportation. A current valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment