Employment Specialist - Outagamie County

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in integrated, community job settings
• Meets 1:1 with clients within the community, home, or VPI location to discuss needs and build rapport.
• Assess clients’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences
• Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the clients, following the principles of IPS-supported employment
• Conducts a minimum of six face-to-face employer contacts per week
• Provides individualized follow-along support to assist clients in maintaining employment
• Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients
• Provides outreach services, as necessary, to clients when they appear to disengage from services
• Provides transportation for clients who may need assistance getting to interviews or other related services.
• Participates in weekly meetings with the mental health treatment team and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment
• Develop person-centered plans with clients
• Spends 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community
• Documents activities in case notes meeting Medical Assistance billable standards

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of education or human services.
• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, experience providing employment services, and knowledge of the work world are preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.