Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (Assertive Community Treatment Program)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in developing, managing, and maintaining a collaborative and cooperative service environment in the community at large
• Links Individuals with employment, volunteer, education, and other vocation related services
• Provides resume building skills, interview skills, and role modeling
• Participate in all required training through the agency and DBHDD for role as Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist on the ACT team
• Aids in creating and updating all treatment plans, insurance authorizations, assessments, and any other documentation needed for the individuals served
• Keeps charts on caseload in compliance with the ASO, QI, CARF, DBHDD, HFR, and other accreditation standards
• Attends treatment team meetings four days per week as outlined in by fidelity
• Exhibits communication skills (oral, written and active listening)
• Participates in the on call/weekend rotation
• Transports individuals if needed.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) from a state approved program
• Current certification as a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI)
• Experience providing vocational rehabilitation services
• Knowledge of community resources and services
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA
• Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.
• Retirement Plan with employer matching
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 personal day