Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago

San Diego, United States Mental Health Systems, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

MHS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve people’s lives and instill hope by providing cost-effective community-based mental health, drug and alcohol recovery, and housing services. We continually seek new and improved ways of serving our clients and communities. MHS is an essential business.

JOB SUMMARY

The Employment Specialist Lead assists clients with training for, seeking, finding, and keeping viable jobs, both paid and volunteer. Helps clients achieve their employment goals by providing Supported Employment Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services to obtain and sustain competitive employment or apprenticeship, and/or start a business

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Engage clients, establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed towards goal of competitive employment in integrated job settings.
  • Facilitate Job Search activities and advocates for clients as needed to ensure work success.
  • Provide direct placement of clients in positions appropriate to skill level and personal needs.
  • Assess clients’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis.
  • Follow IPS principles and procedures, help clients in job development and job search activities directed towards positions that are consistent with their needs and interests.
  • Engage in the community (at least 60% of direct time) to identify and create opportunities for apprenticeships and small business development. Provide information to community agencies connected with mental health services to increase awareness of client employment needs.
  • Provide clients with guidance and support to start a business, including how to obtain a business license, develop a business plan and obtain required accreditations and documents.
  • Provide education and support to employers, including negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with employers.
  • Meet regularly with treatment team members to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.
  • Develop and update individual employment plans with clients and treatment team providers.
  • Provide expertise in areas related to work trends, employment models, potential employer profiles, and demographic data as needed.
  • Actively promote an integrated, regional system of care by participating in committees, on interagency teams and by attending meetings related to the field of employment.
  • Comply with all MHS and program rules, policies and procedures including HIPAA standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience providing employment services to a similar population, OR High School diploma and six years of experience providing employment services to a similar population
  • Fluent in English required; bilingual in Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Arabic, or Farsi preferred
  • Personal experience as a recipient or caregiver of a recipient of behavioral health/social services preferred
  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Training in IPS model desirable. Ability to incorporate prior learning to become educated in this model
  • Demonstrated familiarity with start-up business needs and requirements, such as obtaining business license, accessing tax forms and common marketing practices
  • Demonstrated familiarity with business operations and employment procedures; knowledgeable about marketing, sales and public relations
  • Knowledge of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision to persons with psychiatric or dual diagnosis disorders.
  • Knowledge of Biopsychosocial Rehabilitation (BPSR), Comprehensive, Continuous, Integrated System of Care (CCICS), and cognitive/behavioral models
  • Ability to problem solve and react appropriately to emergency situations
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and EHR software
  • Valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.


☒ Seeing

☒ Hearing

☒ Speaking

☒ Stooping/Bending

☐ Working in cramped spaces

☒ Moving around office

☒ Moving between offices/clients

☒ Driving

☒ Climbing

☒ Lifting/carrying heavy items

☒ Pushing/pulling/dragging items

☒ Standing for long periods

☒ Working outside/underground

☒ Using hands/fingers

☒ Sitting for long periods of time


I can perform the above job duties:

☐ Without accommodation ☐ With accommodation. If so, please specify:

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


TURN/MHS is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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