What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Readiness Specialist position at NorthKey Community Care?
Employment Readiness Specialist - Summary
NorthKey Community Care is seeking a full-time Employment Readiness Specialist to engage with individuals with mental health diagnoses to assist them with obtaining competitive employment in the community.
Employment Readiness Specialist - Perks and Pay
- Up to 12% annual bonus
- Flexible schedule opportunities
- Family and team oriented work environment
- Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) accrued each year
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Individual and family health insurance options, as well as other insurance plans offered
- 401(k) with employer match
- Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employment Readiness Specialist - Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
- Experience working with people with serious mental illness.
- Experience providing employment services preferred.
- Ability to work as an effective team member is essential.
Employment Readiness Specialist - Responsibilities
- Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers without psychiatric disabilities.
- Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g. SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be affected by employment in order for clients to make good decisions about employment opportunities. Refers clients to benefits counseling as needed.
- Assesses clients' vocational functioning on an on-going basis utilizing background information and work experiences. With the clients permission, provides education and support to family members. Discusses client’s preference for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers.
- Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the client, following the principles and procedures of supported employment.
- Provides individualized, follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment.
- Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service.
- Develops job support plans with the client using input from the client, mental health workers, family members, past employment experiences, and information about current job.
- Provides supported education, using principles similar to supported employment, for clients who express interest in education to advance their employment goals.
NORTHKEY COMMUNITY CARE - COMPANY OVERVIEW
Since 1966, NorthKey Community Care (NorthKey) has provided effective and efficient mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services to the Northern Kentucky region with the commitment to providing the right service, at the right time, and in the right place. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Northern Kentucky region (Kenton, Boone, Campbell, Grant, Carroll, Gallatin, Pendleton, and Owen counties), NorthKey offers a wide array of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities services unparalleled in the region. Come join our team at NorthKey to help us Transform Lives and Communities Through Excellence!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.60 - $16.85 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Covington, KY 41011 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Covington, KY 41011: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17
