Employment Specialist

Location

El Cajon, CA | United States

Job description

Hours : 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday. Clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Pay Rate : $27.40 to $28.84 per hour

Education : Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Vocational Rehabilitation required. Master's degree in psychiatric rehabilitation preferred

As an Employment Specialist, you will:

Work with a highly dynamic interdisciplinary team on a shared caseload, with the objective to assist clients to reintegrate back into school, the workforce, or volunteer positions. Duties include:

• Conduct initial behavioral, functional, and vocational assessments for clients
• Help clients develop vocational/educational goals and plans to facilitate reintegration into the workforce using a supported employment based model
• Assist clients in developing resumes and linking them with other employment resources
• Develop networks to increase job development and placement within the community
• Work with companies and with clients to facilitate and maintain job placements
• Provide intensive case management supports for the assigned clients

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• Experience providing employment services
• Previous vocational rehabilitation experience strongly preferred
• Bilingual Arabic, Chaldean, and/or Spanish preferred, but not required
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing, proof of insurance, and personal vehicle are required to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

Benefits: CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer...

• 19 days of PTO per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options
• Vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Paid training and supervision hours are available
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Access to student loan forgiveness programs for graduates

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

Heartland Wellness and Recovery Center is an adult outpatient program which provides a variety of intervention services to individuals in crisis. We serve individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Services include initial psychosocial assessments, psychiatric and medication evaluations, ongoing medication support services, limited individual and group counseling, supported housing, care coordination, case management, and linking clients with additional community-based supports.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment Specialist

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