Employment Specialist

3 weeks ago

Jefferson City, United States Compass Health Network Full time

Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen

The Employment Specialist will assist with expanding vocational opportunities for persons with psychiatric disabilities providing individualized, community-based and integrated employment support.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Employment Specialists will spend 65% or more of total scheduled work hours in the community.
  • Identify, cultivate, and document community employment opportunities
  • Assist to measure employer and consumer satisfaction at least on a semi-annual basis
  • Appropriate documentation and recording within the case record according to policy
  • Participate in ongoing clinical supervision, regularly attend team meetings and huddles
  • Adhere to ongoing professional training policies
  • Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, Vocational Rehabilitation, and employers
  • Seek and include input from Integrated Health Team providers
  • Other duties as assigned

    Clinical Service Provision
  • Using a motivational, stage-matched approach, provide individualized employment services based upon strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences identified collaboratively with client/family, focused on supporting client's movement toward recovery/resiliency goals
  • Assist client in identifying strengths, needs, abilities, & preferences regarding mental illness/substance use and participate in development of Wellness Plan
  • Provide services from a holistic perspective with attention to developing and achieving employment skills.
  • Support client in completion of employment goal identified on Treatment Plans, reviewing the Treatment Plan with client as required and as needed for updating of employment goal and objectives as items are achieved, or as the client's goals change
  • Provide assistance in accessing public services, including financial, housing, employment related needs, etc.
  • Provide education and skill-building in areas such as daily living skills, employment/education, symptom management, communication/relationships, budgeting, maintaining a residence, etc., with focus on movement toward independent completion of these tasks, or referral to long-term supports
  • Assist clients with developing personal support systems, including, but not limited to, work with family members, legal guardians, recovery communities, etc.
  • Provide individual assistance to consumers in accessing needed mental health services
  • Follow up with consumers regarding appointments, completion of forms, returning forms or receipts and other similar activities
  • Meet service provision expectations per client needs and company guidelines
  • Complete documentation and paperwork within the required timeframe

  • High School/GED required
  • Associate's/Bachelor's degree in a human service-related field preferred
  • At least four (4) years of experience required if a High School/GED is the highest education obtained
  • At least two (2) years of experience required if an Associate's degree is the highest education obtained
    (*If the degree is an Associate's of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution; then no additional experience is required)
  • At least one (1) year of experience required if a non-human service Bachelor's degree is the highest education obtained
  • All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities
  • A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Class E MO driver's license by the end of the 60-day introductory period required (ICTS program only)

    Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."

    Why join us?

    We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

    At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

    • Competitive benefits
    • Advancement opportunities
    • Professional development
    • Licensure supervision
    • Mentor opportunities
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Scholarship program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Headspace Access
    • Paid time off & Paid Holidays
    • NHSC Loan Repayment Participant
    We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you

    *Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.

    Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.

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