This position is for the Smart Match for Employment Program (SMEP), serving the low income individuals with mental illness and other disabilities to increase their employment opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Community outreach to identify and recruit individuals with mental health and other disabilities to participate in the program
• Work with DHS Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Division to enroll clients
• Develop employment resources and strategies for job development tailored to each individual’s interest and skills
• Outreach to potential employers for job matching and placement.
• Provide job training and counselling for interview skills and connections with potential employment opportunities
• Develop relationships with clients and employers, and provide support for job retention
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• At least three years of experience working with people with disabilities for job placement
• Experience and skills outreaching to employers and job markets
• Excellent communication and marketing skills required
• Bachelor’s degree in social worker, mental health, public health, or education desirable
• Ability to take multiple tasks and work under deadlines
• Experiences working with rehabilitation programs
• Employment Specialist is expected to use personal automobile on the job and to maintain bodily injury/liability insurance
• Feel comfortable to talk to people and be persuasive to promote mission
• Good knowledge about disability benefits and resources
• Good organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person