Supported Employment Specialist

Foundation for Recovery; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A community support organization in Las Vegas seeks a Supported Employment Specialist to coordinate its Recovery Works program, assisting individuals recovering from substance use disorders to secure and maintain employment. The role involves facilitating classes, developing employment plans, and collaborating with various partners. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, completion of Peer Support Specialist training, and 1-2 years of relevant experience. A part-time position offering a salary range of $45,000 to $55,000 annually along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in behavioral health support.
• 1–2 years of experience facilitating workshops.
• Must adhere to confidentiality laws.
• Previous experience tracking program outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Recovery Works program activities.
• Facilitate weekly workforce development classes.
• Engage with recovery-friendly employers.
• Develop individualized employment plans.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Active listening

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Service orientation

Resume development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Peer Support Specialist training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

The Supported Employment Specialist coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Recovery Works program and provides individualized support to enrolled jobseekers. Recovery Works is a 12-week supported employment program at the Foundation for Recovery focused on helping people recovering from stimulant or opioid use disorders find and sustain meaningful work with wrap-around behavioral health support. The Recovery Works Program follows the Individual Placement Support (IPS) evidence-based model of supported employment.

This position facilitates weekly workforce development classes and life-skills groups, organizes and coordinates certification trainings and activities with community partners, engages with recovery-friendly employers participating in the program, develops employment and benefit plans with individuals, provides strength-based coaching, and assists individuals with preparing for interviews, searching for employment, and writing resumes with the goal of achieving rapid competitive employment in the community. In this role you’ll participate in weekly case conferences and collaborate with housing and behavioral health team members to ensure alignment between recovery goals and employment objectives.

This position requires completion of a Peer Recovery Support Specialist training approved by the Nevada Certification Board or ability to obtain certification.

Essential Functions

• Engages program participants and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings.
• Assists program participants in obtaining individualized information about how entitlements (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) will be affected by employment.
• Assesses participants’ vocational skills and preferences on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences.
• Assists participants learn about different job opportunities by organizing meetings with employers for participants to ask about positions and job fairs to speak with employers about different employment opportunities.
• Facilitates weekly employment skill workshops for program participants.
• Provides outreach services to clients when they appear to disengage from the service.
• Organizes and participates in weekly case conferences with other team members to review participant career and recovery goals, employment plans, housing, and available employment opportunities at recovery-friendly workplaces.
• Responsible for a minimum of 40 job starts per year and 80% maintenance of employment among caseload.
• Assists participants in learning about different education and vocational training programs related to participant interests and academic aptitudes.
• Collaborates with and coordinates services with external partners including participant’s mental health providers, housing agencies, social workers, and counselors at the Financial Aid Office, as needed.
• Maintains list of local employers, open jobs, and fosters relationships with employers to address any issues with placed program participants.
• Completes various assessments, surveys, interviews, and other data collection methods to track outcomes of members for grantors, management, and community partners.
• Coordinates ancillary services for members such as transportation assistance, vocational training, stable and secure living environments, and other recovery support services, as identified by members.
• Supports members with identifying whole health and recovery goals and developing plans to achieve those goals.
• Provides individualized support, empowerment, and encouragement to members through coaching and everyday interactions.
• Shares and models personal resilience and recovery experiences, when appropriate, acting as a role model for members.
• Provides regular communication to members through phone, text, and in-person follow-ups and check-ins.
• Maintains clear and concise documentation using the organization’s case management software.
• Prepares program, grant, and caseload reports.
• Understands and adheres to all state and federal confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Has the ability to become certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist upon hire through Nevada Certification Board.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Peer Support Specialist training approved by the Nevada Certification Board (or ability to obtain certification upon hire).
• 1–2 years of experience working with people with behavioral health disorders and individuals from various socio‑economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• 1–2 years of experience facilitating groups, workshops, or trainings.
• 1–2 years of prior experience with standard office practices and procedures, including office etiquette, records management and use of case management or electronic health record system, and using computer programs such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• 1–2 years of customer service experience.
• Must understand and adhere to the Nevada Certification Board’s code of ethics for Peer Recovery Support Specialists, federal and state confidentiality laws and regulations, and Nevada mandatory reporting laws and regulations.
• Previous experience developing program reports and tracking outcomes.
• Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS‑I or CPRSS) by the Nevada Certification Board.
• College degree (associate’s or bachelor’s) in human services field.
• Prior experience working in supported employment programs and familiarity with Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment.
• Familiarity with Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiatives.
• Prior experience working in an office-based setting, non-profit, or community-based organization.
• Prior experience working with state and federal grants.

Skills

• Comfortable facilitating workforce and life-skills groups.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Ability to establish personal and professional boundaries.
• Motivational interviewing.
• Active listening.
• Ability to understand concepts of multiple pathways of recovery and IPS principles.
• Resume development and interview preparation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• High attention to detail and organized.
• Superb phone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Service orientation.

Work Environment

Our employees work in a supportive and collaborative office environment. This position is part‑time and based in Las Vegas at Foundation for Recovery’s Clubhouse. Foundation for Recovery will provide all the tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in a transportation setting and operate a motor vehicle; strength and agility to lift materials weighing up to 75 pounds; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; the worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; driving a vehicle; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Work is subject to performance under exposure to extensive travel, bodily fluids, fumes, gases, noise and chemicals.

Job Details and Salary

• Full-Time, exempt employee.
• Salary range: $45,000–$55,000 per year.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance available after 90 days.
• PTO accrual: 10 hours per month after 90 days.
• 3 company‑paid sick/mental‑health days in addition to accrued PTO.
• 11 company‑paid holidays annually.
• Employer‑provided training and professional development opportunities.