Employment Specialist

High School Diploma or GED and two (2) or more years of prior experience providing employment services to individuals who have relevant experience with mental/behavioral health condition, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include: Certificate in the Mental Health Worker Course. Develops and maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation of services provided to consumers; ensures compliance with Pacific Clinics policies and procedures, contract compliance, state licensing and other requirements; enters information in consumer records, gathers data and may prepares reports on for management use and decision-making.

General Information:

Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.

 

Compensation We Offer  

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $23 to $28.23 per hour; depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations.  
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions.

 

Benefits We Offer  

 

• Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE 
• We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits Page HERE. 
• 401K Employer Match up to 4% 
• Competitive Time Off Plans 

 

Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status. 

Overview:

Responsible for locating and placing consumers in volunteer work experience positions in the community. Assists consumers with maximizing functional work behaviors and overcoming barriers to employment through training in appropriate work-related behaviors. Facilitates consumers' transition from the Work Adjustment Program to the Employment Services Program and into competitive employment in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Engages consumers and assesses consumers' work readiness.
• Assists consumers with identifying barriers they may have to obtaining employment in the community.
• Collaborates with the consumer, the consumer's therapist, case manager, and other team members to develop and implement an employment plan that addresses overcoming the consumer's barriers to employment.
• Assists/coaches consumers in the development of job search skills, transportation arrangements, resume preparation, interviewing techniques and job retention.
• Teaches Peer Support Specialist courses and Work Readiness/Pre-employment workshops.
• Maintains listing of job opportunities and establishes relationships with prospective employers.
• When appropriate visits work site, observes actual work in progress and prepares analysis of work environment, job requirements and specific job tasks.
• Meets with consumers on a weekly basis or more frequently as needed.
• Maintains ongoing liaison with supervisors obtaining feedback regarding consumer performance; assists in resolving problems quickly and efficiently.
• Accompanies consumers to placement interviews, work sites, etc. as needed.
• Keeps program staff informed about consumer performance and support needs and follows up to assure all issues are addressed.
• Generates monthly reports reflecting consumer activity, specific problems and action taken to address the problems during that month.
• Documents in progress notes consumer activity, communication, participation, contacts and concerns.
• Attends meetings as assigned, including program employment meetings, service team meetings and staff meetings.
• Develops and maintains accurate, complete and timely documentation of services provided to consumers; ensures compliance with Pacific Clinics policies and procedures, contract compliance, state licensing and other requirements; enters information in consumer records, gathers data and may prepares reports on for management use and decision-making.
• Develops and maintains skills in the employment field through seminars, workshops or other forms of training/education.
• Interacts with other internal programs, clinical/support staff and external sources such as school or community personnel as applicable. Reports to work on time and maintains reliable and regular attendance. Models Pacific Clinics' approach, mission and core values in all communication and correspondence.
• Communicates effectively in a culturally competent and diverse consumer population and promotes favorable interaction with managers, co-workers and others. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• High School Diploma or GED and two (2) or more years of prior experience providing employment services to individuals who have relevant experience with mental/behavioral health condition, or equivalent combination of education and experience (two years of relevant experience equals one year of education) to include:
• Certificate in the Mental Health Worker Course.
• Demonstrated skills working effectively with the homeless and dually diagnosed population.
• Knowledge of mental health and employment community resources.
• A working knowledge of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation model.
• Basic knowledge of public policies relative to client population and associated programs.
• Ability to demonstrate advocacy skills when appropriate.
• Bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to fulfill program needs which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.