What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist/Job Coach position at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton?
JOB SUMMARY: Provides comprehensive employment services to individuals living with serious mental illness.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Complete comprehensive intake and vocational assessments for consumers.
- Provide job-readiness and job-search skill training.
- Assist consumer with job development and career exploration.
- Complete the Individual Plan for Employment (treatment plan) with the consumer.
- Provide soft-skills training (e.g., resume construction, interview skills, communication skills).
- Establish relationships with community employers and provide support as needed.
- Maintain a caseload and provide support services, including regular meetings and assistance with benefits planning.
- Interface with in-house staff and outside agencies (case managers, therapists, doctors, DVR, etc.) to coordinate vocational support.
- Establish relationships with community colleges to assist with educational planning
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date consumer records.
- Evaluate placement effectiveness and job satisfaction, recommending changes when appropriate.
- Provide transportation for regular meetings and job interviews as needed.
- Meet all program service-production requirements.