Vocational Specialist

Merakey; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybride; USD 48 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive medical, dental, and視on?

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan—pre-tax and Roth

DailyPay access to earned wages

Goga well-being platform

Care.com backup care access

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement and partnerships

Employee discounts on entertainment,旅行

Pryor Online Learning access

Résumé du poste

Merakey is seeking a Vocational Specialist in Harrisburg, PA to support individuals with serious mental illness in achieving employment and educational goals. You will use a recovery-oriented Supported Employment model, conducting assessments, creating employment plans, and providing placement and retention support across home and community settings.

Your role includes weekly visits, driving to provide transportation assistance, and collaborating with a team to align vocational goals with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with adults with serious mental illness or in related human services roles.
• Valid Driver’s License; travel across Dauphin County may be required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct vocational assessments, develop individualized employment plans, and provide job coaching, placement, and retention support.
• Perform weekly home and community visits, using your own vehicle to assist with transportation and job-related tasks.
• Participate in daily team meetings and Community Support Planning to align vocational goals with mental health recovery.
• Support individuals in developing daily living skills, including hygiene, nutrition, money management, and social engagement.
• Build relationships with employers, present the benefits of inclusive hiring, and lead job readiness workshops (resume writing, interview prep, workplace safety).

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Monday-Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM; one 12-8:30 shift a week; rotating on-call, weekends and holidays

Description

Make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals with serious mental illness in achieving employment and educational goals. As aVocational Specialist, you’ll lead consumer engagement using the Supported Employment model, working in homes and community settings to provide personalized, recovery-oriented services.

Join our team in our Harrisburg, PA location supporting Dauphin County.

Earn $23.33/hour.

• Conduct vocational assessments, develop individualized employment plans, and provide job coaching, placement, and retention support.


• Perform weekly home and community visits, using your own vehicle to assist with transportation and job-related tasks.


• Participate in daily team meetings and Community Support Planning to align vocational goals with mental health recovery.


• Support individuals in developing daily living skills, including hygiene, nutrition, money management, and social engagement.


• Build relationships with employers, present the benefits of inclusive hiring, and lead job readiness workshops (e.g., resume writing, interview prep, workplace safety).

Join a team that values compassion, creativity, and commitment to recovery. If you're passionate about helping others build meaningful lives through work and community connection, we’d love to hear from you.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.


• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.


• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!


• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.


• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.


• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.


• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.


• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Demonstrated experience working with adults with serious mental illness or in related human services roles (e.g., caregiving, residential support, home health, etc.)


• Valid Driver’s License. Travel is necessary to offer support across Dauphin County.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in rehabilitation counseling


• Previous experience in supported employment or mental health recovery settings

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.