Employment Specialist - Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS)

Adult Mental Health Recovery Services Dedham, MA ID: 12422-709 Full-Time/Regular Riverside Community Care Love what you do! Seeking an Employment Specialist to join our team! ACCS Integrated Teams provide clinical interventions and peer and family support to facilitate engagement, support functioning and maximize symptom stabilization and self-management of individuals and to assist individuals in developing skills, establishing natural supports and resources to live successfully in the community. The Employment Specialist Will provide flexible, comprehensive employment supports following principles of the IPS/Supported Employment modelwork with individuals, approaching all service users as having the potential to work, and will engage them in job placement and support, coordinating with the Team, as needed, to assist with readiness and associated skills developmenteducate individuals, team members, and others about employment and education opportunities and provide guidance about benefits management in the context of employment and educationrepresent the agency in discussions with employers and will advocate within the community for the expansion of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours Pay Rate: $24.66/hour Why You'll Love Riverside We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes. Benefits Include Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance optionsFlexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent careTwelve paid holidaysSeparate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick timeTax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matchEmployee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance PlanEmployee bonus for referrals resulting in hiringDiscounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment eventsEmployee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee Learn More About Our Benefits And Culture Our Benefits Our Culture Hear what employees think about working for Riverside! Required Skills Ability to work as a member of a team and to function independentlyValid driver’s license and dependable transportation Required Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred Riverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.