Supportive Employment Specialist

Centralcityhealth; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Centralcityhealth in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking an Employment Specialist to support adults with severe mental illness in achieving community-based employment. The role involves coaching and mentoring individuals to help them succeed in their job placements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a human services field and relevant experience in job placement and development. Required certifications include a Michigan LBSW/LLBSW and a Peer Support Specialist certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a human services field with two years of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current Michigan LBSW/LLBSW.
• Michigan Certification as a Peer Support Specialist is required.
• Associate’s degree preferred with at least one year of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to individuals to enhance their strengths.
• Assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment.
• Coaching, teaching, and motivating others are essential tasks.

Skills

Coaching skills

Teaching skills

Motivating others

Job development

Job placement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a human services field

Michigan LBSW/LLBSW

Michigan Certification as a Peer Support Specialist

Associate’s degree

Job description

Evidence Based Supported Employment (EBSE), also known as Individual Placement Support (IPS), or Employment Specialist is a core component of recovery for adults with a severe mental illness. The intent of the program is to ensure that adults with a severe mental illness achieve and maintain desired community-based employment that pays at least minimum wage, while performing the same work alongside others without psychiatric disabilities, to increase self-sufficiency and decrease dependence on public systems of care. The Employment Specialist provides support and guidance to individuals to discover and enhance their strengths and ensure their success in employment positions. Assists individuals enrolled in the EBSE program, in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and recovery. Must have the ability to coach, teach and motivate others.

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's Degree in a human services field with two (2) years of related experience required.
2. Must possess and maintain a current Michigan LBSW/LLBSW. Candidates who do not have a LBSW/LLBSW may still apply but must acquire within the Michigan licensing board guidelines.
3. Michigan Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.
4. Associate’s degree preferred with at least a minimum of 1-year applicable experience.

• Experience in placing individuals with special needs or multiple socioeconomic barriers.
• Experience in job seeking skills instruction, job placement, and job development in supportive and non-supportive employment settings.

For consideration, please email your resume to [e-mail]