Supported Employment Specialist

About the Program

The Supported Employment program provides ongoing supports to access benefits counseling; identify vocational skills and interests; and develop and implement a job search plan to obtain competitive employment in an integrated community setting that is based on the individual’s strengths, preferences, abilities, and needs.

About the Role

The Supported Employment Program helps people who are receiving services from Highland Rivers Health for severe mental health problems, substance abuse, or addiction find jobs they like and will be good at. We believe everyone recovering from mental health issues or substance abuse is able to work at a good job—if the right job and work environment can be found for them.

Responsibilities

• Secures job placement for individuals/clients in their community.
• Negotiates with employers to develop suitable job(s) for individuals/clients.
• Makes face-to-face contacts with individuals according to the IPS Model and Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency.
• Manages a caseload by ensuring all services are authorized, chart paperwork is complete and current, and consumer charts are closed according to Policy and Procedure.
• Links consumers to potential employers within 30 days of receiving referrals based on individual preference.
• Completes and submits GVRA Monthly Progress Reports each month.
• Submits A&I Invoice requests as scheduled for payments.
• Keeps all charts in compliance with APS, QI, CARF, and DHR standards and submits all required reports by the due date.
• Completes all appropriate documentation on a daily basis while with the consumer.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment/recovery team meetings each week.
• Maintains therapeutic professional boundaries when working with consumers and families.
• Participates in and receives certification for Supported Employment from the University of Georgia’s Institute for Human Development and Disability.