What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist (Job Coach) position at Crossroads Community Inc?
Description
Here at Crossroads Community, Inc., we pride ourselves on integrity and providing quality services to our clients. Our mission is to teach skills and to access resources that empower people with behavioral health needs to recover and live satisfying and productive lives. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable resource in providing services to our clients. Delivering quality services, effective leadership, & empowered professional teams are some of our many values, and we hire people who are ready to embody these qualities every single day.
We at CCI recognize the value that our team brings to the company. Our Employment Specialists provide direct care employment services to clients, including assessment of clients’ strengths and needs utilizing person centered principles, job development, placement, coaching, extended support services and collaboration with other service providers and family members and/or life supports, as allowed. If you are passionate about working in the community and have an interest in Behavioral Health, this is the perfect position for you!
Essential Duties:
- Job development and placement contacts with employers and consumers.
- Job coaching and follow-along supports with consumers.
- Daily documentation of services.
- Collaboration with consumers’ mental health providers.
- Travel within assigned area to provide community-based services.
- Market vocational program to potential employers.
- Meet agency productivity measures specific to the position.
- Computer skills.
Full Time Perks:
Team oriented culture!
Be Healthy: Employee Health Insurance Premium 100% paid by CCI, with low cost for dental and vision insurance options, as well as other supplemental options
Plan for the future: 403 B with company contribution after 2 years of employment
Continued Learning: Educational assistance and training opportunities
Rest and Relax: Competitive leave and holiday package
Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Highschool Diploma required. Credit will be given for higher levels of education and prior work related experience.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record to support insurability by the agency’s insurance carrier.
- Work related use of a vehicle carrying minimum of 100/300/50 liability insurance.
- Pass the agency’s background check.
Salary : $19 - $25