*Supreme Staffing Agency is hiring for this position on behalf of Care New England*

This position is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign on bonus.

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Employment Specialist - ICTT Team will coordinate vocational and employment services following the Individual, Placement, Support (IPS) model, in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team members, in order to support individuals in identifying, securing and maintaining employment opportunities of their choice.

Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Orient referred individuals to Employment Services, available services, departmental goals and philosophies; complete intakes and schedule follow-up services in a timely manner.

Administer needed assessments and evaluations or make appropriate referrals.

Begin job development within 30 days on intake.

Develop and implement individual employment and treatment plans in accordance with written evaluations and assessments, related reports, identified strengths and barriers and the individual's stated goals, needs and interests.

Participate as a multi-disciplinary team member of ICTT and outpatient teams and WEE, effectively communicating consumer status in order to ensure service/treatment coordination and optimal level of care.

Coordinate consumer and departmental relations with Office of Rehabilitation Services including; initial referral for services, intakes, development and completion of job development, placement, retention, and any other reports, as deemed applicable.

Develop and place individuals in supported employment sites consistent with identified strengths, needs, interests, client choice, and an ideal job match.

Meet individual and team goals established.

Coordinate and facilitate employment related classes, workshops as needed to support clients in their goals towards acquiring and retaining employment

Provide direct service to consumers including job development, job coaching, on-site supports, transportation, life management, etc.

Participate as a member of a team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, to include working with substance abusers.

Transport consumers in own vehicle or Center van to planned activities and appointments.

Complete recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other Center requirements and abide by Center confidentiality policy.

Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies and the public.

Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center.

Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences.

Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other required trainings required trainings.

Maintain active involvement in professional and lay mental health organizations as deemed appropriate.

Work flexible hours as needed to support job coaching needs, and/or networking events as deemed applicable.

Serve on appropriate Providence Center committees.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Human Services and/or at least 2 years’ experience in a vocational/employment setting.

Experience with psychiatric disabled preferred.

Must have valid driver's license and insured auto.

Marketing background a plus.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Rhode Island: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person