Employment Specialist - ACT Team

Requirements

• Active Driver’s License within the state of Louisiana or ability to transfer license to LA.
• Bachelor’s in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or Counseling.
• Willingness to work in a community-based setting and with members diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.

Responsibilities

Assist members with reaching occupational and/or educational goals.

Provide our members with vocational rehabilitation through assessment and supportive employment methods.

Aid our members in maintaining resources and benefits that can assist them in meeting their basic needs.

Offer crisis support, reinforcements, and education to all members on the team.

Qualifications

• Active Driver’s License within the state of Louisiana or ability to transfer license to LA.
• Bachelor’s in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or Counseling.
• Willingness to work in a community-based setting and with members diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• 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.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

About Merakey

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.

Learn more about our full benefits package.

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Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

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.

We are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

We welcome all Veterans to apply!