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Are you passionate about helping individuals find and sustain employment? As an Employment Support Specialist, you will help people experiencing mental illness make progress toward employment goals that align with their interests and strengths.
You will be trained in the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, an international evidence-based practice for those who have severe and persistent diagnosed mental illness which has been proven to increase the likelihood of employment compared to those without support.
You will remove barriers to employment by working with the client to develop their own preferences around employment and assist the client with creating a plan to achieve that goal. You will help them strengthen full-cycle employment skills such as preparing for an interview, creating a resume/cover letter, effectively communicating with employers, navigating transportation barriers and other tasks related to obtaining and maintaining employment. You will not only see their progress but will document their employment progress. No day is the same and you get to see the difference that you make every day.
In addition to direct mentorship, you will network with employers in the area to increase employment opportunities for Thresholds clients, both before and after the individual is hired. This can look like building relationships with hiring managers, advocacy, negotiating accommodations on behalf of clients, and doing follow-along contact to help a client maintain their employment.
Our culture is supportive, and you will collaborate with both your team and clinical teams to coordinate client care and talk through challenges. Deepen your knowledge of IPS principles, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and other clinical best practices through ongoing opportunities for training and professional development, including clinical supervision. This is an invaluable experience to launch a variety of career paths and growth opportunities available within Thresholds.
To succeed in this role, you need:
Many education and experience paths are eligible for this role:
What sets Thresholds apart:
Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. Click here to learn more.
One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.
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Full Time
$77k-95k (estimate)
05/02/2024
05/20/2024
thresholds.org
CHICAGO, IL
500 - 1,000
1959
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
ANGELA HCOSTA
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
Thresholds provides healthcare and housing solutions for persons with mental illness.
The following is the career advancement route for Employment Support Specialist positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As an Employment Support Specialist, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Physician Recruitment Director that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Employment Support Specialist. You can explore the career advancement for an Employment Support Specialist below and select your interested title to get hiring information.