Supportive Education & Employment Specialist

GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for providing Supported Education and Employment Services within the early psychosis grant program by assisting clients to obtain and maintain educational or employment placements that are consistent with their vocational goals. The Early Psychosis SEES will use the IPS (Individual Placement & Support) model for community-based services, in addition to intensive case management services. This position will rotate in a 24 hour/7days a week on-call schedule and provide direct coverage Monday thru Friday. Provides information and referral, agency linkage, advocacy, home visits and follow-up services as defined by individualized education/employment goals of program participants. Provides clinically appropriate transition to clients transitioning out of the Early Psychosis program. Provides crisis intervention and emergency services as needed. Utilizes center wide and community services as needed for client benefit.

SUPERVISORY RESPOSIBILITY: None

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE AND REQUIRED TRAINING:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related mental health field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in social services or mental health field, prefer prior directly related experience.
• Must have or be willing to obtain CPR certification.
• Must be able to demonstrate self-motivation and excellent communication skills including detail-oriented written communication.
• Must be willing to learn, highly flexible, and skilled in networking among agencies and individuals.
• Must have an operational/reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, and current insurance coverage. Transporting clients in a personal vehicle is an essential function of this position.
• This position requires training and certification in and the ability to adequately implement a variety of verbal de-escalation methods and personal/client safety techniques. Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure.
• Ability to use a computer and basic office software is required, including but not limited to Office Word, Excel, Outlook and be able to utilize EMR for clinical documentation.
  
  

HOURS PER WEEK: 40 hours

AMOUNT OF TRAVEL: Local and statewide travel as needed (Approximately 65%)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Engage clients to support and establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive education or employment.
• Develops an individual employment and/or education plan with consumers. Incorporates input from mental health team and family members, with permission.
• Discuss clients’ preference for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers or educational placements.
• Develop and maintain positive community relationships for the purpose of matching individuals to jobs or education programs in their communities.
• Provide individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment or education.
• Provide education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact by the SEES with the employer.
• Maintain documentation, records, and reports as established by the agency, OnTrack, and IPS fidelity scales, etc.
• Participate in on-call rotation and be available 24/7 during their on-call week to OnTrack clients who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Spend 65% or more of scheduled work hours in the community.
• Provide transportation for clients as needed to assist with achieving vocational goals.
• Provide all services in keeping with Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) and early psychosis grant fidelity standards.
• Provide on the job training and coaching to individuals at their job sites.
• Model professional behavior for clients.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Mon, Tues, Thurs 8:00-4:30; Wed 8:00-5:30; Fri 8:00-3:30 – Flexibility for potential evening/weekend groups or community activities.