Job Counselor/Employment Specialist IV - Vocational Services
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Position Summary
If you like helping people to change their lives and you enjoy learning about different businesses, working as an Employment Specialist could be your next step to a rewarding career! Employment Specialists help people with disabilities to build confidence and independence about working and help businesses to solve their workforce challenges.
This position is part of a statewide team working to advance employment outcomes for individuals with behavioral health diagnoses. Utilizing the Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment, the ES works directly with individuals receiving community mental health services to find and keep employment. They directly interact with community businesses and resources, developing collaborative relationships in the service area.
This ES works as a member of the Community Integration (Adult Case Management) and/or Behavioral Health Home Services team at Common Ties Mental Health Services, and operates with a high level of independence. Training in IPS is provided, travel is required.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must be able to communicate and contribute in an interdisciplinary team setting.
- M.A. or M.S. in Education and/or Counseling (specialty in rehabilitation and/or career counseling), or a B.A. in a related field with at least five (5) years’ experience in supported employment.
- C.R.C. (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) and/or DMH Employment Specialist Certification, or intent to obtain certification.
- Knowledge and background: counseling theory, physical and psychological effects of psychiatric disability, socio-economic effects of psychiatric disability, occupational analysis, vocational evaluation and training, and job development. Reflected in one to two years’ experience.
- Working knowledge of community, service agencies (local and state), federal agencies, financial benefit programs (SS, SSDI, Worker's Compensation).
- Knowledge of ADA and other employment/disability legislation; i.e. education, employment, accessibility, consumer rights, etc.
- Must demonstrate technical writing ability specific to the rehabilitation field.
- Must be able to complete career development plans with consumers' and family involvement.
MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave,, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
Location: MaineHealth · PCS Vocational Services
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 40
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