HopeLink Behavioral Health · 2 weeks ago
Part-Time Employment Specialist - Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudon Counties
Fairfax, VA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHopeLink Behavioral Health is focused on providing support to individuals in community-based employment. The Employment Specialist will assess clients' vocational interests and skills, develop individual employment placements, and provide necessary support to help clients gain and maintain employment.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Assess readiness, skills and abilities of clients to gain employment
Assess and evaluate skill strengths and deficits in work performance
Complete Employment Needs Assessments and develop person-centered Individual Recovery Plans for employment for each person on caseload
Provide skill teaching and support to assist clients with getting and keeping employment
Provide assistance in transportation education and travel training
Partner with clients to explore job opportunities and gain employment of choice
Educate clients on how work impacts benefits and entitlements
Assist clients on making an informed decision about disclosure in the workplace and reasonable accommodations
Design and assist in implementation of environmental modifications/workplace accommodations
Educate area employers regarding the benefits of supported employment and the role of a job coach
Match client skills and needs with employer needs
Prepare and orient clients to new workplace and make regular employer site visits, as requested
Monitor clinical status and provide follow-up support and counseling
Routinely liaison and collaborate with other care-providers and/or treatment team
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Maintain and effectively manage individual caseload as determined by program needs
Maintain clinical records as required and complete all billing requirements in a timely manner
Market employment services to business community and cold call businesses to know about job opportunities
Represent staff in agency and/or community-based workgroups to enhance services provided within, and related to, employment services for target population, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with significant work-related experience preferred
High degree of empathy toward the clients we serve
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in computer procedures relevant to this position
Company
HopeLink Behavioral Health
Established in 1963, HopeLink Behavorial Health (formerly PRS) exists so that individuals living with mental illness, substance use disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and anyone who faces life crises can achieve safety, personal wellness, recovery and community integration.
Founded in 1963
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joseph Getch, MBA, MS
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Show
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
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