Employment Specialist

About the role

Harbor is seeking an Employment Specialist to assist individuals with mental health disabilities in engaging in employment services. This includes preparing for employment, vocational assessment, guidance and support, and placement in the competitive marketplace consistent with the evidenced-based IPS (Independent Placement and Support) model of supported employment.

This position is full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or a closely related behavioral/mental health field from an accredited college or university, plus 1 year of vocational rehabilitation or closely related experience.
• May substitute an Associate’s degree and 4 years of related experience.
• Preference given to candidates with a Master's degree and Ohio licensure (LSW or LPC) or a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
• Preference given to candidates with experience in vocational rehabilitation with the specified population.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
• When applicable, non-licensed staff will be required to complete 20 hours of CEUs every 24 months.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• Must successfully complete a BCI/FBI background check and six exclusionary database checks every 5 years, as required by OOD.

Responsibilities

• Provide only employment-related services with a caseload range of 20-30 clients in various phases of employment.
• Carry out all phases of employment services, including intake, engagement, assessment, job placement, job coaching, and follow-along supports.
• Integrate rehabilitation with mental health treatment teams.
• Participate regularly in mental health treatment team meetings with shared decision-making and help the team think about employment for interested clients.
• Integrate service documentation into the client's mental health treatment record.
• Help the team develop employment interest-related questions for intake and ongoing treatment to ensure IPS/SE access.
• Facilitate referrals, eligibility information, and coordination with local VR providers, maintaining frequent contact regarding mutual clients.
• Organize and moderate discussion groups about employment experiences for peer support and guidance.

About Harbor

Harbor is a leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment with over 100 years of service. Over 350 clinical staff serve more than 24,000 clients annually across multiple locations and in the community. Services include counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational programs, and more.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community