Employment Specialist

Company: San Luis Valley Behavioral Health
Location: Alamosa
Posted on: February 21, 2021

Job Description:

Description:Position Overview The Employment Specialist is responsible for the overall guidance to persons served through the process of obtaining and maintaining paid employment. Essential Job Functions

• Develops individual recovery plans for obtaining and maintaining employment.
• Reviews and updates service plans at a frequency determined by current policy and procedures.
• Teaches job seeking skills such as completing job applications, resume writing, effective interviewing skills and appropriate work behaviors.
• Works with persons served on an individual and group basis to develop strategies to resolve job-related problems when they arise.
• Develops new and ongoing relationships with area employers in an effort to establish job placement opportunities.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation and records of all client interaction.
• Attend mandatory IPS and DVR trainings.
• Complies with all IPS and DVR reporting protocols.
• Coordinates support with other staff members and community service providers as appropriate.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and supervision with Case Management Supervisor.
• Adheres to all safety policies.
• Follows agency, policies, procedures, and general work rules.
• Attends and represents employment programs at team meetings, community provider meetings, and events.Secondary Job Functions
  • Other duties as assigned.Requirements:Education/Skill Requirements
    • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Experience: Prefer experience working with people in a human service field
    • Licensure/Certificate/Registration:Other Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge and or experience in vocational rehabilitation. Valid current driver's license required. Ability to use Electronic Health Record, Microsoft word, and resume writer computer programs.Work Environment General office environment; light physical work as needed: travel or errands outside the office. Pay Rate: $15.73/Hr. PM20 PI

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