What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Central City Health?
CCH is expanding our staff, and this may be a great opportunity for you to join our team. CCH participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
The Employment Specialist is a core component of recovery for adults with a severe mental illness. The intent of the program is to ensure that adults with a severe mental illness achieve and maintain desired community-based employment that pays at least minimum wage, while performing the same work alongside others without psychiatric disabilities, to increase self-sufficiency and decrease dependence on public systems of care. The Employment Specialist provides support and guidance to individuals to discover and enhance their strengths and ensure their success in employment positions. Assists individuals enrolled in the EBSE program, in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and recovery. The Employment Specialist should exhibit an ability to coach, teach and motivate others.
Education And Experience
Must meet one of the following
The Employment Specialist is a core component of recovery for adults with a severe mental illness. The intent of the program is to ensure that adults with a severe mental illness achieve and maintain desired community-based employment that pays at least minimum wage, while performing the same work alongside others without psychiatric disabilities, to increase self-sufficiency and decrease dependence on public systems of care. The Employment Specialist provides support and guidance to individuals to discover and enhance their strengths and ensure their success in employment positions. Assists individuals enrolled in the EBSE program, in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and recovery. The Employment Specialist should exhibit an ability to coach, teach and motivate others.
Education And Experience
Must meet one of the following
- Bachelor's Degree in a human services field with two (2) years of related experience required.
- Must possess and maintain a current Michigan LBSW/LLBSW. Candidates who do not have a LBSW/LLBSW may still apply but must acquire within the Michigan licensing board guidelines.
- Michigan Certification as a Peer Support Specialist required.
- Associate's degree preferred but not required with at least a minimum of 1-year applicable experience:
- Outcome-driven, problem solving, team focused, partnership builders with strong interpersonal skills and other relevant qualities to advance individual competitive integrated employment in the local community.
- Current Michigan Chauffeur's Driver's License required; Candidates who do not have a chauffeur's license, may still apply but must acquire a chauffeur's license within 30 days of employment.
- Experience in job seeking skills instruction, job placement, and job development in supportive and non-supportive employment settings.
- Experience in placing individuals with special needs or multiple socioeconomic barriers.
- Experience working with members exhibiting severe and persistent mental illness.
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to State of Michigan driving laws, evidenced by maintaining an insurable driving record in accordance with CCH commercial auto insurance carrier required.
- Ability to work cooperatively with staff and others involved in the delivery of services to members and their families.
- Must be comfortable with community outreach.
