Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV

MaineHealth; Marshfield, Town of Gardiner (WI, ME, NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV to empower individuals with complex disabilities. In this role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to foster career development and ensure clients achieve sustainable employment. The position offers a supportive environment that values collaboration and personal growth, along with comprehensive benefits designed to meet your needs today and in the future. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a nurturing workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policy

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education Programs

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or Counseling required.
• Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in finding and keeping employment.
• Collaborate with mental health clinical and rehabilitation teams.

Skills

Rehabilitation Counseling

Career Counseling

Collaboration

Employment Support Technologies

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

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]