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LifeWorks NW · 5 days ago

Supported Employment Specialist #684

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$24.92/hr - $24.92/hr

4+ years exp

LifeWorks NW is a private, non-profit organization providing prevention, mental health, substance use treatment, and related social services. The Supported Employment Specialist assesses clients' employment capabilities, provides training assistance, and supports clients in finding job placements while educating employers about the organization's services.

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Responsibilities

Interviews individuals and, if applicable, family members or team members in the client support system to complete the strengths based vocational assessment to identify clients' skills and strengths, interests, goals, dreams, aspirations and resources available to reach their goals

Counsels individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their vocational situations

Develops an employment focused service plans based on clients' interests, abilities, strengths and needs. Service plans will have measurable goals and objectives based on the diagnosis and will specify type, frequency, intensity, and duration of service. Service plans will be client driven and follow-ups will be completed on time, assessing the quantity and quality of services provided

Researches possible job openings and opportunities for clients by contacting employment services, newspaper want ads, previous contacts, cold calling, and any other means of reaching potential employers

Performs job analysis, matching potential openings with clients' needs, skills, and logistics of getting to the job site

Establishes and maintains connections with business offering employment opportunities

Monitors and tracks employment status. Provides accurate and timely written reports to the Vocational Rehabilitation Division. Ensures timely record maintenance of authorizations for purchase, billings, and completed releases of information. Maintains client records in compliance with agency and confidentiality guidelines. Completes documentation in an electronic health records system

Sets up interviews for clients, assist clients with application, resume preparation and interviewing skills

Locates barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation problems and works with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers

Maintain close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy. Provide job coaching as determined by clients' needs and employer's wishes

Performs interventions as needed with assigned clients previously placed who may be at risk of losing their jobs. Work closely with employer and client to resolve issues as soon as possible

Coordinates and consults with other team members to keep team informed of issues and progress

Counsels individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding vocational rehabilitation issues

Refers client or family to community resources including state vocational rehabilitation services and benefits counselor

Provides crisis intervention to Clients when difficult situations occur

Required to transport clients in a personal vehicle and/or LifeWorks NW vehicle

Use Feedback-Informed Treatment service delivery approach to obtain and review feedback from clients regarding the fit and effectiveness of the services provided to them

Qualification

Mental Health CertificationVocational AssessmentCrisis InterventionMicrosoft OfficeBehavioral Health ExperienceCulturally Competent ServicesClient Relationship ManagementEffective Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or other mental health related field and/or a minimum of three full years working with a similar population required

Must be credentialed through Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). All prospective candidates must have a valid MHACBO registration number upon hire

Must have a minimum of an additional year of experience in the behavioral health field working with people with disabilities

Requires access to a car, a valid driver's license, proof of current automobile insurance coverage and ability to meet LifeWorks NW driving requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Ability to master proprietary software including electronic health record system required

Must be able to pass a DHS background check

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology and individual, group, family and other counseling techniques; program policies and procedures for services and supports identified in an Individual Services and Supports Plan

Demonstrated ability to provide culturally-competent treatment services to diverse client populations and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others in a culturally diverse environment

Ability to provide employment services and compliance with confidentially in accordance with federal, state and/or funding source requirements