What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Employment Specialist position at HealthPort?
Supported Employment Specialist – Full Time
Location: Berlin Maryland area (Worcester County)
Salary Range: $40,000-$55,000 annually
Schedule: 4-day, 36-hour work week- Monday through Thursday
Position Summary
The Supported Employment Specialist assists members with finding gainful competitive employment or volunteer opportunities in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.
- Using electronic medical records, input data and following through seeing services to their completion.
- Develop employment opportunities for members through direct solicitation of employers for individual positions.
- Complete vocational intake and orientation to newly recruited members. Assess readiness and employment skills; provide training for employment.
- Serve as a liaison to the business community and helping agencies; advocate for people recovering from severe mental illness as employees.
- Maintain awareness of advances in the vocational field.
- Attend all staff meetings and in-house trainings as requested.
- Keep records, provide reports, and maintain data as required by the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Mental Health Administration, or other regulatory agencies.
- Other duties as assigned by the Vocational Director.
Qualifications
- Personal stability, flexibility, energy, and commitment to working with people recovering from severe mental illness.
- Current CPR and First Aid;
- Full valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High School diploma and 2 years’ experience working with mentally ill adults. Supported employment experience required.
- Familiarity with the psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation process.
Authority
Position reports to the Supported Employment Director, who will approve schedules and provide supervision.
Classification, Salary, and Benefits
Regular, full-time position, non-exempt from overtime
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Salary : $40,000 - $55,000