What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Columbia River Mental Health Services?
Job Description
Job Description
Lives Change Here! We are GROWING… Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental / chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with over 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.
Our Mission : Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.
Why Work Here?
CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical / dental / vision etc.) Work life balance benefits : 12 paid holidays per year, 3 paid floating holidays, accrue up to 24 days of PTO days in the first year that grows year after year. Career development : $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development / education! And so many More!
Position Description :
To assist individuals with various disabilities in obtaining competitive, unsubsidized employment opportunities in the community, using customized employment strategies and evidence-based practices. Assist consumers to gain vocational training, GED, benefits planning, access to healthcare, etc. when applicable. To assist clients with linkages to community resources and benefits.
Essential Job Functions :
- Assisting consumers in obtaining competitive, unsubsidized employment opportunities in the community using customized employment strategies and evidence-based practices.
- Assist consumers to gain vocational training, GED, benefits planning and access to healthcare, etc. when applicable.
- Assist clients with linkages to community resources and benefits.
- Complete vocational intakes; develop career plans; network with employers; complete job analysis and job carvings; create and complete resumes / cover letters and provide job coaching and retention.
- Assist clients with supported education goals and refer clients to other agencies and negotiate contracts.
Non-essential Job Functions :
Education, Licensing and Experience :
Salary : $325
