Supported Employment and Education Specialist, FEPI (Nashville, TN)

Job Summary

Is responsible for developing, linking, and supporting employment and educational opportunities for FEPI Consumers, utilizing evidence‑based models (CSC, IPS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish relationships and gain transitional and supported employment positions with agencies.
• Provide Consumer care within the parameters of the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) model.
• Provide Consumer care within the parameters of Individualized Placement Support (IPS).
• Assist team members in identifying Consumers’ individual education and employment goals.
• Accompany Consumers to school meetings, job interviews, and other meetings associated with their vocational and/or educational goals.
• Participate in conferences and trainings as required.
• Work with Consumers on resume building, application submissions, and employment‑skill‑enhancing tasks.
• Work with Consumers in gaining and/or enhancing skills while completing tasks side‑by‑side with Consumers.
• Monitor, coach, and train Consumers working in the Individual Placement and Support/Supported Employment program.
• Establish and maintain communication with employers for Transitional Employment Placements to build professional relationships.
• Develop relationships with educational institutions and resources; refer, link, and advocate for individual needs in the educational system.
• Complete all documentation as outlined by Policies and Procedures.
• Attend morning and weekly team meetings as scheduled; follow up with the plan(s) developed in each meeting.
• Attend quarterly All Care Management meetings/trainings.
• Train, link, and access members interested in employment according to their strengths and abilities.
• Track data and statistics unique to supported employment.
• Ensure timely and appropriate documentation as required by the Agency.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or a disability‑related field; or high school diploma/GED plus two (2) years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation.
• Personal automobile insurance.

About You

• Team oriented.
• Recovery focused.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and follow‑through.
• Engagement.
• Time management and organization.
• Meets program productivity standards.
• Timely documentation.
• Flexible and solution‑focused.
• Professional demeanor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance / prescription drug coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑ & long‑term disability
• Supplemental life insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Calm app for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.