What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Harbor Brand?
Harbor is currently looking for an Employment Specialist to join our Toledo team. The Employment Specialist assists individuals with mental health disabilities in engaging in employment services, including preparing for employment, vocational assessment, guidance and support, and placement in the competitive marketplace consistent with the evidenced based IPS (independent placement and support) model of supported employment. Provides services focused on the outcome of competitive employment, no one is excluded, rapid job search, integration of employment with other members of a treatment team, and other support including vocational rehabilitation services. The focus is on consumer preferences in employment, needs surrounding it and with provision of individual long term supports.
Position is full-time
Education/Experience/Other Requirements:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work or closely related behavioral/mental health field from an accredited college or university, plus 1 year of vocational rehabilitation or closely related experience
- Preference will be given to candidate who has a Master's degree, with license in Ohio (LSW or LPC) or who has a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), and to the candidate who has experience in vocational rehabilitation with the specified population.
- Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
- Must have valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and be deemed insurable through Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
- When applicable, non-licensed staff will be required to complete 20 hours of CEUs every 24 months.
- Must successfully complete a BCI/FBI background check(s) and six exclusionary database checks every 5 years, as required by OOD.
Essential Job Competencies/Performance Expectations:
- The IPS model of Supported Employment operates from a view that all clients who are interested in working will have access to supported employment services. Mental Health treatment teams encourage IPS/SE participation if the client expresses a desire to pursue employment.
- From the SE Fidelity Scale: Employment Specialists (ES) provide only employment related services, with a caseload range from 20-30 and clients in various phases of employment.
- ES carries out all phases of employment services including intake, engagement, assessment, job placement, job coaching, and follow along supports. There must be integration of rehabilitation with mental health treatment teams.
- ES participate regularly in mental health treatment team meetings with shared decision making, and help the team think about employment for those who have expressed interest and have not yet been referred.
- ES service documentation is integrated into client's mental health treatment record.
- ES help the team develop employment interest related questions to be asked at intake and ongoing throughout treatment to determine that IPS/SE is accessed.
- ES facilitate referrals, eligibility information, and coordination with local VR providers and have frequent contact regarding mutual clients and meet regularly to discuss progress.
- ES organize and moderate discussion groups about employment experiences so that clients may share stories of successes and gain increased understanding, guidance, and peer support.
About Harbor:
- A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
- 350 clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
- Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!
Why Work for Harbor?
It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
- Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
- Clinical supervision hours offered
- Employee referral bonuses
- Ability to make a difference in your community!
