Employment Specialist

Easterseals MORC is hiring for an Employment Specialist to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself! We are looking for Game Changers ! The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. Benefits of Being a Superhero! Benefits: Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption. Generous 401K retirement plan Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row. Wellness Programs We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer. We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication. Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate. Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi. Student loan repayment options Pet Insurance Minimum Qualifications: Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a human services field, in accordance with Medicaid Provider Manual Guidelines. Have at least one (1) year of full-time work experience providing vocational counseling services in a mental health setting. A Master's degree in a human services field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. Duties and Responsibilities: Is helpful to others in the agency in getting work done, setting a tone of cooperation, models caring and cooperation behavior, shares resources and volunteers to help others succeed. Provides coaching to team staff to build competencies that are necessary to effectively provide supported employment services including strength based interactions, person centered planning, Stage of Change, Motivational Interviewing, Co-occurring principles and interventions and practice protocols. Assesses and evaluates the vocational needs of adult clients with severe and persistent mental illness and continues caseload contact to develop goals. Assists clients in developing appropriate program plans to meet identified needs. Completes referral forms, clinical and legal documentation necessary to obtain community based services for clients. Maintains a record of client contact for agency documentation, team presentations, reviews and staff meetings. Provides vocational case management services for support, rehabilitation and/or crisis intervention purposes. Monitors and evaluates vocational situations and settings to determine consistency of treatment and progress. Coordinates with the clinical team to monitor that medications are being taken, transportation needs are met and other basic needs are provided for. Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!