What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Employment Specialist - COMCARE position at Sedgwick County?
Department : COMCARE
Pay : $24.63 per hour | This position may also be eligible for a sign on bonus of $2,500 after 60 days of employment if selected applicant meets all policy conditions.
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, between 7 : 00am-6 : 00pm, varied schedule, 40 hours per week
To provide goal-directed, medically necessary mental health services and support to adults with severe and persistent mental illness or psychiatric rehabilitation eligibility to increase the number of individuals who are able to manage symptoms of mental illness in order to continue employment goals.
Service Provision Case Management Services
- Case management using identified and accepted methods to remediate symptoms of mental illness and / or improve emotional and functional well-being
- Conduct risk assessments as needed to address safety of clients
- Provide transportation in personal passenger vehicle to support patient attendance in medical appointments and other therapeutic goal-related activities to include development of community resources, employment or education access, social or consumer-run activities and related supports
Treatment Planning
Documentation
Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree or be equivalently qualified by work experience or a combination of work experience in the human services field and education, with one year of experience substituting for one year of education. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must have access to a personal passenger vehicle to complete the driving duties of the position. Meet the specifications as outlined in the CMHC / CCBHC licensing standards and pass KBI, DCF child abuse check, adult abuse registry, and motor vehicle screens. Must complete orientations provided by Sedgwick County and COMCARE.
It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.
Salary : $25
