Supported Employment Specialist

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv: early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid time off for full-time employees

Health and insurance for full-time employees

401(k) retirement savings program

Free CPR, first aid and job-specific training opportunities

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking a Supported Employment Specialist to provide full-cycle employment support for adults facing various challenges. This role will coordinate services within a multidisciplinary clinical team, guiding clients through disability disclosure and job placement.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience in job placement, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers benefits including early access to wages, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in recruiting and job placement.
• At least 1 year experience working with disabled persons or mental health populations.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supportive employment services within a clinical team.
• Guide clients on disability disclosure and self-advocacy.
• Provide vocational assessment, training, and support.

Skills

Knowledge of disability services

Effective communication

Customer-service orientation

Complex problem-solving

Active listening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Position: Supported Employment Specialist (Regular)

We are hiring a positive, personable individual to provide full‑cycle employment support for adults with intellectual, developmental, mental health, and substance use challenges. The role requires energy, organization and proven skills in placement goal attainment, job development, client preparation, and retention support.

Job Summary

The Specialist will coordinate supportive employment services within a multidisciplinary clinical team, including:

• Integrating with Employment Support Professionals and client treatment teams for clinical consultation and employment planning.
• Guiding clients on disability disclosure decisions and fostering self‑advocacy.
• Providing vocational assessment, job development, training, technical assistance, safety monitoring, transportation coordination and follow‑along support.
• Maintaining accurate, clinically sound documentation for billing, assessment and progress reporting.
• Preparing and submitting reports such as time studies, performance ratings, time sheets, accident reports and client satisfaction surveys.
• Establishing and managing a job matrix to support client interests and engage employers.
• Offering on‑site job coaching, follow‑along and retention services to ensure client and employer success.
• Maintaining compliance with IPRS, MHDDSAS regulations and quality assurance audits.
• Serving as a liaison between employers and employees to address needs and concerns.
• Building relationships with supervisors, referring agencies, VR counselors, employers and other stakeholders.

Education & Experience

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in recruiting and job placement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year experience working with intellectually or developmentally disabled persons, mental health or substance‑abuse populations.
• Valid driver’s license (and insurance if providing transportation).
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screening, criminal background check and required credential verifications.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of disability services, privacy laws and clinical practice models.
• Professionalism: effective communication, customer‑service orientation and representative conduct.
• Responsibility: accountability for commitments, proactive problem‑solving, and continuous learning.
• Team collaboration: support co‑workers and contribute to collective performance.
• Active listening and strong interpersonal skills.
• Complex problem solving and innovative solution development.
• Self‑development: pursuit of skill improvement and career growth.

Benefits

• PayActiv: early access to earned wages.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off (full‑time employees).
• Health and insurance (full‑time employees).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing programs – physical, emotional, and financial support for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid and job‑specific training opportunities.
• Contract and contingent workers do not qualify for benefits.

EEO Statement

RHA is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you require accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center. RHA is certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership and is committed to the highest quality of care.