Employment Specialist Psychiatric Rehabilitation

IHA · Pittsburgh, PA · 1 mo ago

Human ResourcesFull-time

About the role

Will provide vocational support services to individuals with serious mental illness and other behavioral health challenges to help them obtain and maintain competitive employment. Working within a psychiatric rehabilitation framework, will assist individuals in identifying career goals, developing job-seeking skills, securing employment opportunities, and achieving long-term employment success while promoting recovery, independence, and community integration.

We’re a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area’s most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care. Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help – and hope – to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse; Physical health needs; Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness.

Responsibilities

Conduct vocational assessments to identify participants' strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals.
Develop individualized employment plans in collaboration with participants and treatment team members.
Assist individuals with job readiness activities, including resume preparation, interview coaching, and job search strategies.
Provide individualized supported employment services consistent with psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery-oriented principles.
Develop and maintain relationships with local employers and community organizations to identify employment opportunities to include educating employers about supported employment services and workplace accommodations when appropriate.
Conduct job development and placement activities to match participants with appropriate employment opportunities to include providing ongoing job coaching, support, and follow-up services to help participants maintain employment.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, funding requirements, accreditation standards, and confidentiality regulations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, rehabilitation, education, or a related field plus at least one (1) year of mental health experience.
OR Bachelor’s degree in a human service–related field plus at least three (3) years of related experience.
Approved fields: social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, education, criminal justice, nursing, social sciences and related disciplines.
Act 33/34/73 Clearances
Pre-Employment Drug Screen
Access to reliable transportation

Benefits

403B with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Holiday Days
Benefits start Day 1 of employment

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