Supported Employment Specialist at Burdman Group Inc – Youngstown, Ohio

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Supported Employment Specialist – Youngstown, OH

Employment Type: Full-time, daytime hours primarily, Monday- Friday

Salary: Competitive hourly rate accompanied with comprehensive benefits package.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals with severe and persistent mental health and substance use challenges in achieving competitive employment.
• Build collaborative relationships with clients to support vocational goals.
• Guide clients on employment-related benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid) and provide referrals as needed.
• Assess vocational functioning and develop individualized employment/education plans.
• Conduct job development and searches tailored to client interests.
• Provide ongoing support to help clients maintain employment, including job support plans and employer education.
• Collaborate with mental health teams and document progress in electronic records.
• Spend 65%+ of work hours in the community.
• Assist with job search assistance clients when needed.
• Guide clients through career exploration activities to identify appropriate vocational goals.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience:
  • An undergraduate degree in mental health, social services, or business preferred.
  • Experience with severe mental illness, employment services, and the workforce is ideal.
  • Certification as a Work Incentive Practitioner is a plus but not required. Must be open to becoming certified during employment.
  • Experience in or familiarity with the Supported Employment Fidelity Model a plus but not required.

• Skills:
  • Strong oral/written communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database software.
  • Team player with flexibility and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• 401(k) that includes employer match.
• Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life Insurance and Short term/Long-term Disability
• Health savings account
• Paid time off and holidays
• Referral program

Miscellaneous requirements:

Criminal background check; Pre-employment drug screen; Clear driving record; First Aid/CPR certification, TB test, Crisis Intervention Training. Normal activity which includes Moderate standing and walking. Ability to handle potentially stressful situations.

Non-Exempt/ hourly: Eligible for overtime

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - SERVICE PROVIDED THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

EOE-M/F/H including persons with disabilities and veteran.