What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Employment Specialist position at HealthPort?
HEALTHPORT IS GROWING!
We are expanding our services.
Now hiring for 4-day work week Monday- Thursday.
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
Supported Employment Specialist Position Summary:
The Supported Employment Specialist assists clients with finding gainful competitive employment or volunteer opportunities in the community.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop employment opportunities for clients through direct solicitation of employers
- Complete vocational intake and orientation to newly recruited clients. Assess readiness and employment skills; provide training for employment.
- Serve as a liaison to the business community and helping agencies; advocate for people recovering from severe mental illness as employees.
- Maintain awareness of advances in the vocational field.
- Keep records, provide reports, and maintain data as required by the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Mental Health Administration, or other regulatory agencies.
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
- High School diploma and 2 years’ experience working with mentally ill adults. Supported employment experience required.
- Familiarity with the psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation process.
- Current CPR and First Aid;
- Valid full driver’s license with a safe driving record.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Why work for HealthPort?
HealthPort is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center that offers outpatient therapy, substance abuse, and primary care services. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and highly accessible healthcare to all the residents of the Eastern Shore who seek services. We offer a rich benefit package, competitive salaries, tuition assistance, 401(k) 3% employer contribution and 2% match. Check out our website healthport.org.
