Employment Specialist

Location: Perryville, MO or Ste Genevieve, MO

Pay Range: $20.00 - 22.40/hour

Day Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mental Health, social services, or business required.


• Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver's License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC's Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

Note: The Class E is just a written required computer test. No Driving Test has to be taken for the Class E. Then you would go to the DMV after the test is taken (passed) and transfer the license over to that Class E.

https://dor.mo.gov/pdf/dlguide.pdf#page=11

Click HERE to learn more about the MO Class E License

As a Employment Specialist, Responsible for the delivery of the IPS Supported Employment program for assigned clients. 

1. Engage clients with the goal of competitive employment in community job settings.


2. Assist clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g., SSI or Medicaid) and how they will be affected by employment. Refers clients to benefits counseling, as needed. Helps clients report earnings, as needed.


3. Assess clients' vocational functioning on ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. With the client's permission, provides education and support to family members. Discusses clients of psychiatric status to employers if the client wishes to disclose.


4. Conduct job development and job search activities to help clients find positions that match their interests and needs, following the principles and procedures of IPS supported employment.


5. Conduct a minimum of six face-to-face employer contacts per week. Employer contacts are designed to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program, and describe client strengths that are relevant to the position.


6. Provide individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment. Writes job support plans with clients, incorporating input from the mental health team. Adjusts plan according to clients' needs and preferences.


7. Provide education and support to employers, with clients' agreement and consent, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact by the employment specialist with the employer.


8. Provide outreach services, as necessary, to clients when they appear to disengage from the service. Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach.


9. Participate in weekly meetings with mental health treatment team and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.


10. Document in clinical records according to IPS standards and policy and procedures.


11. Maintain work productivity standards as established by supervisor and in accordance with assigned caseloads


12. Participate in face-to-face meetings with vocational rehabilitation counselors at least once a month to coordinate services for clients.


13. Responsible for transporting clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.


14. Develop an individual employment (and/or education) plan with clients. Incorporates input from mental health team and family members, with client's permission.

Real Impact. Real People. Real Growth.
Be part of a team that's been changing lives since 1974 - and still growing strong.

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  Generous PTO - 24 paid days off your first year

  
  


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  Celebrate You - enjoy your birthday as a paid day off

  
  


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  7 Paid Holidays

  
  


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  Comprehensive Insurance Options - health, dental, vision more

  
  


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  Company-Paid Life & LTD Insurance

  
  


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  Retirement with Auto-Enrollment

  
  


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  Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

  
  


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  Referral Bonuses

  
  


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  A mission-driven, inclusive workplace that values YOU

  
  

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Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact employment@cccntr.com to speak with us about your needs.