Employment Specialist/Job Coach

JOB SUMMARY: Provides comprehensive employment services to individuals living with serious mental illness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Complete comprehensive intake and vocational assessments for consumers.
• Provide job-readiness and job-search skill training.
• Assist consumer with job development and career exploration.
• Complete the Individual Plan for Employment (treatment plan) with the consumer.
• Provide soft-skills training (e.g., resume construction, interview skills, communication skills).
• Establish relationships with community employers and provide support as needed.
• Maintain a caseload and provide support services, including regular meetings and assistance with benefits planning.
• Interface with in-house staff and outside agencies (case managers, therapists, doctors, DVR, etc.) to coordinate vocational support.
• Establish relationships with community colleges to assist with educational planning
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date consumer records.
• Evaluate placement effectiveness and job satisfaction, recommending changes when appropriate.
• Provide transportation for regular meetings and job interviews as needed.
• Meet all program service-production requirements.

OTHER DUTIES:  As assigned.