Supportive Employment & Education Specialist (The Light Program)

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health! Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities. JOB SUMMARY : The Supported Employment Specialist helps people who are receiving services from Highland Rivers Behavioral Health for severe mental health problems, substance abuse or addiction find jobs they like and will be good at.

We believe everyone recovering from mental health issues or substance abuse is able to work at a good job if the right job and work environment can be found for them. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Secures job placement for individuals in their community. Negotiates with employers to develop suitable job(s) for individuals. Make face to face contacts with individuals according to the IPS Model and Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Manage a caseload by ensuring all services are authorized, chart paperwork is complete and current, and individual charts are closed according to Policy and Procedure.

Link Individual to potential employer within 30 days of receiving referrals based on Individual preference. Responsible for keeping all charts in compliance with APS, QI, CARF, DBHDD standards and submit ALL required reports by due date Completes all appropriate documentation on a daily basis while with the individual. Actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment/recovery team meetings each week.

Maintains therapeutic professional boundaries when working with individuals and families. Participates in and receives certification for Supported Employment from the University of Georgia's Institute for Human Development and Disability. Other duties as assigned. Benefits: Health Insurance through the State Health Benefit Plan of GA Flexible Benefits such as dental, vision, life, critical illness, etc.

Retirement Plan with employer matching 4 weeks of Paid Time Off with increase of accruals based on years of service 10 paid holidays 1 personal day Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness NHSC loan forgiveness in qualifying counties. Clinical supervision for candidates on a licensure track. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. One or more years of experience as direct care service provider in a human service delivery setting, case manager, or instructor.

Experience with networking with businesses in the communities and linking individuals to potential employers for jobs. Bilingual abilities a plus