Supported Employment Specialist

Maryland Nonprofits; Maryland; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Maryland is hiring a Supported Employment Specialist to empower individuals with mental health challenges through employment support. This role involves providing vocational guidance, networking with employers, and ensuring clients maintain their employment. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have a willingness to engage with local businesses. Generous benefits include paid time off and a retirement plan.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation

Up to 500 hours of sick leave

9 paid holidays

2 floating holidays

Health care coverage after 30 days

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; relevant work experience can substitute.
• Personal vehicle required for client assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational supports including resume building and job development.
• Network with local employers to discuss hiring incentives.
• Assist clients in maintaining employment through site visits.

Skills

Vocational support

Resume building

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences

Job description

Cornerstone Montgomery – Supported Employment Specialist

Cornerstone Montgomery empowers people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders to live, work, and integrate successfully into the community. We envision that each person we serve will have a meaningful life of their choosing. As the largest outpatient behavioral health agency in Montgomery County, we offer years of evidence based treatment experience to our consumers and practical training to our staff. Our robust training program allows staff members to develop and grow in the position and provides the basis for upward mobility within the agency.

Responsibilities of the Supported Employment Specialist

- Provide high quality vocational supports including resume building & job development

- Network with local employers to educate them on hiring incentive benefits

- Assists clients in maintaining employment by frequent visits to the work site

Qualifications of the Supported Employment Specialist

- Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences preferred

- Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience can be substituted

- The use of a personal vehicle to assist clients as needed is required

Our company offers a dynamic and collegial work environment, ongoing opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including 3 weeks paid vacation, up to 500 hours of sick leave, 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays (bonus days). Eligible for health care (single and family) the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits and leave accruals. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match available. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position.

Cornerstone Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.