Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

AllHealth Network is currently looking for qualified Employment Specialist to join our team of behavioral health service professionals. As a team we strive every day to nurture growth and recovery by caring for each other, our clients, and our future.

Job Description:

Employment Specialist

• Champion employment as a key factor in mental health recovery by partnering with consumers, employers, mental health professionals, families, and community partners.
• Vocational specialists using the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model will achieve the following goals:
• Job placement, monitored monthly through supervision and team meetings
• Comprehensive career planning as evidenced by the inclusion of a Supported Employment Plan in EHR.
• Job coaching documented in EHR.
• Maintenance of employer partnerships as evidenced by self-report, community logs, and progress notes.
• Completion of progress reports for DVR and other funding partners.
• Foster integration of vocational, mental health, and rehabilitation services, as evidenced by self-report and team meeting minutes.
• Complete documentation timely and professionally, as evidenced by quarterly dashboard.
• Perform services in the community for 65% of their work week, as evidenced by quarterly dashboard.
• Make at least 6 contacts with hiring managers per week, as evidenced by community log and self-report.
• Responsible for assisting individuals experiencing mental illness and/or substance use by teaching job skills to prepare them for workforce entry. Maintain adherence to the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.
• Provide on-the-job training and support to help clients maintain their employment. Offer services to individuals, guided by the individual and involving families, friends, peer groups, and community supports.
• Monitor symptoms, current mental status, and clinical service needs for program members and assist with connecting to those services as required. Coordinate information with all relevant providers both internally and externally. Connect individuals to case managers and benefit acquisition specialists to promote job development and successful placement.
• Operate as a colleague and role model, working collaboratively with program members and other staff in all aspects of the program. Educate colleagues about employment, education, and meaningful roles for job seekers as central to the recovery process. Assist in maintaining employment resource materials, bulletin boards, and promoting celebration of individual successes.
• Foster a “work” culture at AllHealth Network.
• Document all service contacts in the community and with individuals. Develop mutually agreed upon implementation action plans with a recovery focus.
• Network with the business community to assist with maintaining and developing relationships to promote job development and placement for individuals. Develop community employment positions that match the needs and desires of specific individuals.
• Demonstrate a customer service focus, good communication, and professionalism with clients, co-workers, and outside agency personnel to provide high-quality services and enhance community relationships.
• Complete all monthly reports and track individuals enrolled in the program to meet fidelity measures. Fulfill obligations with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation related to the number of clients served in vocational services and job placements. Work collaboratively with vocational counselors on this endeavor.
• Complete and follow through with financial and clinical information necessary to ensure reimbursement for services provided to consumers.
• Engage in AllHealth Network meetings and trainings as instructed, team meetings, individual and group supervision sessions, DVR consortium meetings, treatment team meetings, and other vocational meetings as required.
• Participate in the annual Office of Behavioral Health Fidelity Review.
• Follow all AllHealth Network policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as needed within the scope of the position and the employee’s experience, education, and ability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health or human services
• Preferred: Supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, coaching, job development, career counseling
• Familiarity with recovery and trauma-informed care
• Ability to use an electronic health record system
• AllHealth Network does not employ former or current clients or family members of clients receiving treatment at any AllHealth Network facilities.

Skills:

• Establish trust with mentally ill consumers and their families.
• Motivate individuals and support them in work roles.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Maintain relationships with employers for successful job placements.
• Complete IPS training and certification within 2 years of hire (as required by CDHS).
• Have own transportation, good driving record, valid driver's license, and insurance.

Shift/Location:

Full-time

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM -5:00 PM

Littleton, CO

Pay Rate:

$24 - $25.50 an hour

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the AllHealth Network salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, merit, and the ability to embody the AllHealth Network mission and values. The range listed is just one component of AllHealth Networks’ total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives as well as a generous benefits package detailed below.

Benefits & Perks:

First, you would be joining one of Denver’s Top Places to Work! We are honored to receive this amazing award, and we know it is recognition from our engaged staff who believe they are taken care of, listened to, and believe they are part of something bigger.

Our facility is approved by the Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC), and we offer our employees the opportunity to participate in our Loan Repayment Program. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings 401k, company match up to 50% of the first 6% contributed
• Relocation Assistance/Sign-On Bonus
• Please keep in mind that while sign-on bonuses may be advertised, AllHealth Network maintains a policy of not offering these bonuses to current internal employees. We appreciate your understanding and continued commitment to our team
• Excellent Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Off
• Additional Benefits

Please apply and you will be joining the amazing mission to be the most impactful growth and recovery provider with communities that need us most.