Vocational Specialist (ID230)

Northwestern Community Services Board; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 55,145 - 63,281; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete benefits package

Enrollment in Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Northwestern Community Services Board in Virginia is seeking a Vocational Specialist to provide in-home support for clients with mental health and substance use disorders. This role involves delivering various community-based services including crisis assessment, service coordination, and vocational rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience working with adults. A valid driver's license and QMHP eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant human services field required, Master’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience working with adults required.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) eligibility required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide your own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based, in-home individual and family interventions.
• Conduct crisis assessment and intervention.
• Develop and evaluate person-centered plans.
• Participate in collaborative client assessment and treatment planning.

Skills

Experience with adults

Crisis assessment

Advocacy

Service coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant human services field

Master’s degree preferred

QMHP eligibility

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide community-based, in-home individual and family interventions and supports to clients with mental health and substance use disorders receiving Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team services, with interventions that are strength-based and focused on promoting symptom stability, enhancing coping and relational abilities, and supporting the highest level of community functioning. This role involves working with clients, families, and natural supports to deliver a wide range of services, including service coordination, crisis assessment and intervention, symptom assessment and management, vocational assessment and rehabilitation, work-related services, activities of daily living assistance, providing support to ensure basic necessities are met, and offering education support and consultation. Duties also include providing consultation to the ACT team on employment, housing, and education issues, acting as an advocate for clients and their supports within the community, and developing and evaluating person-centered plans to ensure that services meet client needs. The Vocational Specialist participates in collaborative client assessment and treatment planning, delivering services in the client’s home and in the community to promote integration and stabilization as part of a comprehensive treatment team alongside a licensed provider completing the diagnostic intake.

This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at the time this description was written. This job description will change as the position is developed further, or in response to organizational or technological changes.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant human services field required, Master’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience working with adults required.
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) eligibility required.
• A combination of education, experience, and training indicating the possession of the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and the ability to provide your own transportation.

Additional Requirements

• May be exposed to allergenic environments from client’s homes, including dust, smoke, pet contamination, cleaning supplies, etc.
• May be exposed to clients with infectious diseases.
• Must be able to drive for long periods of time to travel in and out of the catchment area as needed.
• Must be able to walk distances, climb and descend stairs, maneuver in and out of agency vehicles.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds at times.

Salary

$55,145 – $63,281

Position Number

ID230

Retirement

NWCSB participates in Virginia Retirement System.

Disclaimer

All full-time employees are eligible for a complete benefits package that includes enrollment in Virginia Retirement System. For more information about benefits and a complete list of current job openings, please visit our website, www.nwcsb.com. Positions remain open and advertised until filled.

Accommodation Statement

If you need assistance or an accommodation to apply or interview, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or 540-636-4250, Ext 2155.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Northwestern Community Services Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.