Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist – Vocational Services
MaineHealth
Springvale, ME
Full Time

The Employment/Vocational Specialist on the Maine Behavioral Healthcare Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team is a unique role and opportunity to support individuals on their path to recovery. As part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team, the ES brings a vocational/educational lens to the individual’s care, while learning and understanding the perspective of other service disciplines. While part of a cohesive team strategy, daily work is largely independent and focused on assisting individuals to identify, develop, and make progress toward their work and school goals. The ES uses many skills in effectively delivering services including creative problem solving, research and investigation, counseling, and teaching. The ES will also learn about local resources and employer needs, facilitating connections to support individuals in their vocational goals.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• M.A. or M.S. in Education and/or Counseling (specialty in rehabilitation and/or career counseling), or a B.A. in a related field with at least five (5) years’ experience in supported employment.
• C.R.C. (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) and/or DMH Employment Specialist Certification, or intent to obtain certification.
• Knowledge and background: counseling theory, physical and psychological effects of psychiatric disability, socio-economic effects of psychiatric disability, occupational analysis, vocational evaluation and training, and job development. Reflected in one to two years’ experience.
• Working knowledge of community, service agencies (local and state), federal agencies, financial benefit programs (SS, SSDI, Worker's Compensation).
• Knowledge of ADA and other employment/disability legislation; i.e. education, employment, accessibility, consumer rights, etc.
• Must be able to communicate and contribute in an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Must demonstrate technical writing ability specific to the rehabilitation field.
• Must be able to complete career development plans with consumers' and family involvement.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.careersatmainehealth.org/jobs/search?gloc=1&title=employment+specialist+IV&location=&q= or click Apply Now to notify a MaineHealth recruiter.

About MaineHealth:
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,002.00 - $69,411.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Maine: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person