Supported Employment Specialist

River Edge Behavioral Health Center; Ingleside (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement plans

Short and long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Georgia is looking for a Supported Employment Specialist to empower individuals in recovery to achieve meaningful competitive employment. The role involves building trusting relationships with clients, conducting job development activities, and providing ongoing support throughout their employment journey. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in supportive employment services, hold a high school diploma or GED, and possess relevant ACRE Certification. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience providing supportive employment services.
• Strong knowledge of local businesses and community settings.
• Familiarity with GVRA processes and services.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with clients for competitive employment.
• Provide paraprofessional social services and crisis intervention.
• Conduct job development activities with local businesses.
• Maintain a minimum engagement standard of active client contacts.
• Educate clients on benefits and how employment impacts them.
• Assist clients with wage reporting and benefits counseling.
• Provide individualized ongoing support for employment.
• Conduct outreach to re-engage clients who may disengage.

Skills

Building trusting relationships

Crisis intervention

Job development

Client education on benefits

Individualized support

Education

High school diploma or GED

ACRE Certification (Basic or Professional Level)

Job description

Supported Employment Specialist - IDD

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview

The Supported Employment Specialist is more than a career services role, it is a mission-driven position focused on empowering individuals in recovery to achieve meaningful, competitive employment. Our dedicated and compassionate team works closely with clients to identify their strengths, preferences, and career goals while providing continuous support throughout their employment journey.

The primary goal of this role is to assist individuals in achieving self-sufficiency through competitive, community-based employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients to support their goals for competitive employment in integrated community settings.
• Provide paraprofessional social services, participate in treatment team planning, and assist with crisis intervention as needed.
• Conduct job development activities and establish relationships with local businesses to secure employment opportunities aligned with client preferences.
• Maintain a minimum caseload engagement standard (e.g., six active client contacts per week, as required).
• Educate clients on benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid) and how employment may impact them to support informed decision-making.
• Refer clients to benefits counseling and assist with wage reporting as needed.
• Provide individualized, ongoing support to help clients obtain and maintain employment.
• Conduct outreach to re-engage clients who may disengage from services, using various communication methods.

Training & Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing supportive employment services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• ACRE Certification (Basic or Professional Level) – required.
• Working knowledge of GVRA (Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency) processes and services.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.