Employment Specialist (Part-Time) Job at Kenneth Young Center
Employment Specialist (Part-Time)
Job Scope: Provides job preparation and employment assistance to clients with moderate to severe forms of mental illness and/or physical disabilities.
Program Responsibilities
- The Employment Specialist will participate as part Adult Division engaged in providing comprehensive treatment services to clients with mental illness.
- Within this context, the Employment Specialist will be responsible for providing ongoing vocational services and addressing administrative duties.
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Primary Responsibilities
- Program Responsibilities
- The Employment Specialist will participate as part Adult Division engaged in providing comprehensive treatment services to clients with mental illness and/or physical disabilities.
- Within this context, the Employment Specialist will be responsible for providing ongoing vocational services and addressing administrative duties.
- Service Provision Responsibilities
- Provide assessment, evaluation, job placement, support and training services to program recipients. This will include but is not limited to providing basic job training in job skills, habits and attitudes; monitoring client progress; conducting staffing’s and developing written rehabilitation service plans.
- Provision of a full range of vocational services to KYC and DRS clients. This will include community outreach and responsibility for developing comprehensive vocational plans that are reflective of client requests and needs, and insuring that needed services are being delivered.
- Familiarization with and utilization of external resources as needed to provide comprehensive services to clients.
- Provide support, education and training to employers and potential employers.
- Participate and provide input in Program planning and development meetings.
- Promote client, family, and significant other participation in all treatment services.
- Participate in consultation, as needed, with clients’ family, significant others, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Understand the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of Department of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitative Services (DHS/DRS), the funding body of Vocational Services.
- Observe and implement DHS/DRS policies and procedures in the day-to-day operations of vocational programming.
- Cultivate positive, cooperative relationships with DRS counselors.
- Maintain a cooperative relationship with other Center units and programs to assure continuity of care and smooth transition between programs.
- Maintain knowledge of external resources and ensure that clients are able to access needed services.
- Provide, document, and report clinical services consistent in quality and quantity with published standards and policies of the Center.
- Participate in team meeting and other Agency activities and projects.
- Participate in supervision as required and regular performance evaluations with the Manager of Behavioral Health Adult Outpatient and Employment Services.
- Administrative Duties
- Receive administrative input from Program Manager and provide feedback regarding administrative issues.
- Interpret and communicate, at the service delivery level, Center policies and procedures.
- Submit, in a timely fashion, reports and data as required by the Manager, KYC policies and procedures, and DRS.
- Participate in Agency orientations and training programs.
- Promote a positive image of KYC services with clients, referral sources, and any contacts with the community at large.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in the behavioral sciences or related field is preferred.
- Previous experience in the vocational rehabilitation field is a plus.
Schedule/Timekeeping
- Part Time, Hourly, Up to 25 hours per week
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in response to the needs of the target population including occational evenings and Saturdays when required.
Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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