Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 1 day ago
Supported Employment and Education Specialist
Nashville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVanderbilt University Medical Center is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and is dedicated to changing the world through teaching, discovery, and patient care. The Supported Employment and Education Specialist will assist clients in obtaining and maintaining employment and provide support for educational and vocational training, working collaboratively with a team of clinicians to promote recovery.
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Responsibilities
Engages clients in establishing trusting, collaborative relationships directed with thetoward the goal of helping them obtain competitive employment in community job settings
Develops an individual employment and/or education plan with clients and. Iincorporates input from mental health team and family members, with client permission
Spends a majority (50%) of scheduled work hours in the community, for example, meeting clients at their homes, workplaces, coffee shops, libraries, college campuses, etc
Provides transportation to job interviews, classes, and/or other pertinent relevant appointments
Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward for positions that are individualized tobased on the interests and uniqueness of the people each person on his/her caseload
Conducts weekly face-to-face employer meetings to learn about the needs of individual businesses
Helps clients learn about different jobs/careers by setting up informational interviews with managers, meetings with academic advisors, observing workers, and attending job fairs to speak with employers about different types of employment
May Negotiates job accommodations and assists with obtaining appropriate documentation
Provides rigorous outreach services as necessary to clients who have disengaged from the services
Assists clients in learning about different education and vocational training programs related to client interests and academic aptitudes
Provides support with financial aid including the annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), understanding loan obligations, applying for scholarships, obtaining tools, equipment and computers
Offers supports prior to the beginning of education programs including accompanying new students on campus/school tours, buying books or supplies, applying for services with the Office of Disability Services, signing up for seminars on effective study skills, discussing where to study between classes, etc
When needed, provides support in how to meet basic living needs, such as housing or budgeting
When needed, accompanies clients to important appointments at other agencies, such as the Social Security Office or DMV
With the client's permission, collaborates with family members to provide extra support
Participates in weekly meetings with mental health treatment team (psychiatrists, psychotherapists, peer recovery specialist, etc.) and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services with mental health treatment
Collects monthly & quarterly employment data for stakeholders and research projects
Qualification
Required
Education and/or experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in mental health, social services, or business is required
Passion and high comfort level working with early psychosis population is required
The ability to work as an effective team member and to demonstrate non-judgmental compassion toward each client is essential
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize are required
Flexibility and adaptability are essential for this position, as it includes heavy contact with both a clinical population and the Nashville business community
Preferred
Experience providing employment services, and knowledge of the work world are preferred, knowledge & connections with Nashville resources and businesses is a plus
Company
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a nonprofit institution specializing in patient care, research, and nobility in medical education.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (74)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35.3MKey Investors
National Institute on AgingAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGordon and Betty Moore Foundation
2025-07-02Grant· $25M
2024-11-15Grant· $3.3M
2024-09-13Grant
Leadership Team
Wright Pinson
Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer
Cecelia Moore
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Recent News
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