Supported Employment Specialist (KRCC - Breathitt County)

Kentucky River Community Care; Jackson (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky River Community Care in Breathitt Outpatient office is seeking a Supported Employment Specialist to assist KRCC clients seeking employment in collaboration with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, focusing on documentation, outreach to local businesses, and coordinating services.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED with relevant work experience; proficiency with electronic medical records; strong organizational,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with relevant work experience.
• Ability to enter information in an electronic medical record.
• Dependable, reliable, and highly organized.
• Ability to work with adults who experience mental health problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; able to use computers.
• Collaborate with community partners and area businesses.

Responsibilities

• Assist KRCC clients seeking employment in collaboration with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Complete required documentation in a timely basis.
• Maintain good relationships with community businesses.
• Obtain continuing education hours and trainings.
• Attend assigned meetings.

Skills

EMR data entry

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration with partners

Computer proficiency

Experience with mental health

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Title: Supported Employment Specialist

Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Breathitt Outpatient office

Employment Type: Full-Time

Credentials Required: High School diploma/GED and relevant work experience.

Special Skills/Knowledge Required: Ability to enter information in an electronic medical record; dependable, reliable, and highly organized. Ability to work well with adults who experience mental health problems. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to utilize computers, collaboration skills with community partners and area businesses.

Primary Functions:

• Assist KRCC clients who are seeking employment in collaboration with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Complete all required documentation on a timely basis.
• Maintain good relationships with community businesses.
• Obtain all required continuing education hours and trainings.
• Attend assigned meetings.

Shift Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Funding Source: Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, DBHDID funding

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