Employment Specialist IV - Vocational Services

About the role

The Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV provides Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment services to individuals receiving public behavioral health services. They work as part of the agency’s behavioral health team and as part of a statewide initiative to advance employment for individuals with mental illness. They also serve as a liaison to employers, developing business and community relationships in their local area.

Responsibilities

• Provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) supported employment services to individuals receiving public behavioral health services.
• Work as part of the agency’s behavioral health team and as part of a statewide initiative to advance employment for individuals with mental illness.
• Serve as a liaison to employers, developing business and community relationships in their local area.

Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree in education, counseling, or social services or Bachelor's degree plus five years' experience in vocational counseling / rehabilitation required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and/or DMH Employment Specialist Certification or obtain certification within six months from hire date required.
• Experience: Five years' experience in related field required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in education, counseling, or social services or Bachelor's degree plus five years' experience in vocational counseling / rehabilitation.
• Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and/or DMH Employment Specialist Certification or obtain certification within six months from hire date.
• Five years' experience in related field.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employers and community partners.
• Knowledge of employment supports and services for individuals with mental illness.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• A flexible work policy.
• Student loan assistance.
• Training and education.
• Well-being resources for you and your family.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• A flexible work policy.
• Student loan assistance.
• Training and education.
• Well-being resources for you and your family.