Reporting to the Director of Employment Services, the Part Time Employment Specialist is responsible for providing a full range of vocational/employment services to adult mental health clients to assist them in meeting their employment needs. Essential Functions:
Intake/Assessment
Conduct individual intake interviews of program candidates as assigned.
Present on clients interviewed at intake disposition meetings; provide alternative referrals for persons unable to use the program’s services.
Vocational/Employment Services
Support 8-10 cases providing the services below:
Develop an Individual Work Plan (IWP) and a contract for services to be provided with each client served.
Co-facilitate job search preparation workshops for clients seeking employment
Work individually with clients in helping them prepare for and in assisting them in implementing their job search strategy.
Provide ongoing support and assistance to clients in the process of obtaining employment (including via outside referral, job development, entitlements counseling and advocacy).
