Supportive Education & Employment Specialist

Job Summary

The EPI-LA Early Psychosis Program targets adolescents and young adults between the ages of 12 and 25. The treatment integrates community outreach, education and networking with clinical services delivered by EPI-LA teams. The focus of the teams is to reduce the incidence of first-episode psychosis in consumers with clinical high risk for psychosis, as well as to reduce potential long-term disability in this population. Teams will consist of dedicated staff that will be trained on the Portland Identification and Early Referral (EPI-LA) Program model.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• As EPI LA Team member, actively participate and engage in community outreach to identify schools, service providers, cultural and religious organizations, etc., that have contacts with youth 12-25 years and provide psychoeducation on recognizing symptoms of risk for psychosis to generate EPI LA referrals
• Aid clients in developing and implementing their personal goals and objectives based on client's strengths and areas of interest related to academic success, executive functioning skills, independent living skills, health and wellness, jobs, internships, and careers, or social connections
• Support clients in achieving their educations and/or employment goals and coordinate all aspects of client program plans by maintaining regular communication with client’s treatment team including active participation in multidisciplinary case reviews 2 x week, weekly supervision, all other reviews and meetings as required by EPI LA Program and directed by your supervisor
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, weekly supervision, all required trainings
• Ensure proper and accurate documentation and data collection, and the timely submission of case notes, reports, billing logs, mileage, and other program needs
• Participate in all staff meetings, trainings and weekly supervision
• Maintain client notes in a confidential, responsible manner and meet all paperwork deadline requirements weekly
• Respond to all client related emails/phone calls within 24 hours in the business week
• Communicate with supervisor and the treatment team in case of crisis or pre-determined “red flag” situations immediately
• Ensure compliance with all program and agency policies and procedures
• Comply with applicable professional licensing or certification requirements and ethical standards
• Arrange work schedule of required hours to the benefit of the EPI LA Program and clients with approval of the EPI LA Program Coordinator

Environment

Service delivery may take place in a variety of environments, including the home setting, community agencies, schools, public transportation, or individual personal vehicles

Benefits

Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:

• 100% Employer-sponsored Health Insurance Plan
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation and Sick Leave