What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Employment Coord position at COMMUNICARE MS?
Description
Job Duties:
- Provides general oversight of the Supported Employment Program to ensure that objectives are met.
- Ensures that the Supported Employment Specialists effectively carry out all phases of employment services including Intake, Engagement, Assessment, Job placement, Job coaching, and Follow-along supports.
- Responsible for no more than ten supported employment specialists.
- Conduct weekly supported employment supervision meetings and attend clinical treatment team(s) as needed.
- Communicates with mental health treatment team leaders to ensure that services are integrated, to problem solve programmatic issues, and to be a champion for the value of work.
- Reviews current client outcomes with employment specialists and sets goals to improve program performance at least quarterly.
- Accompanies employment specialists, who are new or having difficulty with job development into the field monthly to improve skills by observing, modeling, and giving feedback on skills.
- Document services provided in accordance with Communicare, DMH, and Medicaid regulations.
- Submit any reports requested in a timely manner.
- Attend and successfully complete any orientation, staff development activities, other trainings as required by Communicare, the Department of Mental Health, or other oversight agencies.
- Screen each referral to ensure timely response follow through.
- Conduct outreach activities with agency staff and area employers.
- Work under the supervision/monitoring of the Clinical Director or other supervisor as designated.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits for full time employees include:
- Medical Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Life/AD&D/Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Dental/Vision/Term Life/Cancer coverage available
- Retirement Plan
- 403-B
- 403-B matching
- 11 Holidays per year
- 15 Annual Leave days per year (18 days after 3 years of employment)
- 15 Sick Leave per year
- Professional Development leave
- Jury leave
- Military leave
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree with relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment.
- Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a field related to working with individuals with serious mental illness and relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment.
- Must be CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any other training required by DMH and Communicare
- Ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as listed above.
- Ability to relate positively to individuals who are served through the Supported Employment Program.
- Pass a background check.
- Must have transportation or access to transportation. A current valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment.