valley cities behavioral health careDenver, CO
Employment Specialist - N. Seattle
Employment Specialist - N. Seattle
Employment Specialist - N. Seattle
valley cities behavioral health careDenver, CO
yesterday
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersCommunity and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSocial Workers, All Other
Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesOutpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersOther Individual and Family Services
Apply for this role →Vocational Specialist Opportunity Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services. Join us in making a difference every day! Employment provides more than steady income. For individuals struggling with mental illness, employment is a vehicle to their recovery that provides a sense of purpose. As a Vocational Specialist, you are the bridge that unites community partners with employment seekers, whose lives are affected by mental illness. Valley Cities is looking for a full-time Vocational Specialist to join our team. In this role, the Vocational Specialist will utilize techniques to build community partnerships, as well as provide direct clinical engagement to help job seekers find and retain employment. The Vocational Specialist consults with area business partners to learn about job opportunities and then prepares, places, & supports job seekers to be successful in those roles, breaking down barriers that are a result of mental health challenges. A Vocational Specialist needs to be self-directed, organized, and willing to travel throughout the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create employment opportunities for clients/job seekers through business networking
- Research and follow-through on job leads in the local community.
- Negotiates with employers for modification of job descriptions or restructuring of job duties to better accommodate the support needs of the individual.
- Spends 65% of time in outreach, negotiating and seeking career opportunities.
- Provides career development services including vocational planning, job placement, and job retention support for adults with mental health disabilities.
- Able to effectively coordinate services with treatment team members.
- Uses a computer to efficiently navigate the internet, write and submit reports, and utilize an electronic health record for documentation of services.
- Follows King County's Supported Employment Program policies and standards.
- Exhibits patience and empathy with a sometimes-vulnerable population of our community, who are challenged by mental illness.
- Contributes to clinical consultation groups, advocating that employment is a necessity to a client's recovery.
- Utilizes software programs such as Microsoft Office Programs and Salesforce to accurately track data.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in the areas of marketing/sales, human resources, psychology/sociology, or another related field required.
- Knowledge of mental illness as a hidden disability & stigma that exists in the community.
- One year of experience in employment or vocational services.
- Current driver's license and automotive insurance
- Pass required background checks.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 403(b).21 days of PTO, plus 11 Paid Holidays$450/year for training/professional development
- Free Supervision Hours towards Washington State Licensure
- Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A positive and collaborative work environment.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role. Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day.
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Level
Senior
Location
Denver, CO
Occupation
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Industry
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Posted
yesterday