Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV

MaineHealth; Marshfield (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV to assist individuals with complex disabilities in finding and maintaining employment. This role involves collaboration with a mental health team and the use of rehabilitation technologies. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and certification, along with experience in the field.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience required.
• Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or DMH Employment Specialist Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with complex disabilities to find and keep employment.
• Collaborate as a member of a mental health clinical and rehabilitation team.

Skills

Counseling

Rehabilitation

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Summary:

The Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV role is responsible for assisting individuals with complex disabilities to find and keep employment. The Specialist collaborates as a member of a mental health clinical and rehabilitation team and incorporates rehabilitation and supported employment technologies in the career development of a client.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master’s Degree in Education and/or Counseling (specialty in rehabilitation and/or career counseling), or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
2. License/Certifications: Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and/or DMH Employment Specialist Certification, or obtain certification within six months from hire date required.
3. Experience: One year of relevant experience required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Zachary T. Avelino at [e-mail]