Behavioral Health Specialist

Internship Coach for Transition Age Students

Instilling hope, inspiring greatness, and supporting futures since 1964.

For over 60 years, CWS, a 501(c) non-profit organization, has been helping to build a better tomorrow for individuals with disabilities.  Our programs and services offer opportunities for individuals living with disabilities, including transition-age youth, individuals with brain injuries, those seeking day program services and for individuals seeking vocational services.  CWS partners with the community, families, professional organizations and others to achieve greatness through acceptance, opportunity and determination. 

Job Type
Full-Time & Part Time Opportunities

Description

Community Workforce Solutions is seeking a passionate individual for an exciting opportunity in behavioral health. This individual will support high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their internship journey. Under the supervision of the Pre-ETS Manager, the Internship Coach is responsible for facilitating internships, building community partnerships, billing, and supporting the Pre-ETS Program.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Internships
• Oversee students for the entirety of their job sampling or internship time.
• Work with managers at internship locations.
• Complete/model the job alongside interns.
• Maintain a safe environment for interns.
• Communicate with parents.
• Provide job education/coaching.
• Transport students to and from internships as needed.
• Oversee additional responsibilities that will enhance the intern’s experience.

Community Partners
• Visit communities and inquire about new community partnerships.
• Further develop existing partnerships and internship opportunities for students.

Billing
• Prepare materials necessary for billing Milestones, as prescribed by the pre-ETS billing process.
• Work with the Pre-ETS Accounting Specialists to ensure billing is completed.
• Communicate the billing schedule and needs with the Pre-ETS Accounting Specialists.

Travel
• Travel to all counties served by CWS including travel outside of Wake County at least once per week.
• Flexibility for travel demands is expected as the program expands.

Schedule
• 40 hours/week including availability to 7:00pm two evenings per week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have valid NC Driver’s License.
• License and driving record must adhere to Agency standards.
• Successful completion of all required Core Competency training and eligibility to work in various schools in multiple counties.

Physical Requirements

• This position is considered sedentary to light, requiring 50% sedentary and 50% mobility.
• Travel is required between multiple schools in different counties: Halifax, Greene, Wilson, Nash, Vance, Onslow, Rockingham, Caswell and Wake.
• Lifting less than 10 pounds.
• Requires visual observation and the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals.

Compensation

Benefits
Community Workforce Solutions offers Full-Time, Permanent Employees:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b)

About Us

Community Workforce Solutions is a private, non-profit organization that has served multiple counties in NC for decades. Community Workforce Solutions, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, gender and gender identity, nationality and origin, disability, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, and experiences.

We are accredited by the Commission for Accreditation for Rehabilitation (CARF).

Join our caring team today!

Salary : $20 - $22