Supported Employment Specialist
The Supported Employment Program helps people who are receiving services from Highland Rivers 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.
This position is for the Cherokee county area.
Responsibilities include:
Secures job placement for individuals/clients in their community.
Negotiates with employers to develop suitable job(s) for individuals/clients.
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 consumer charts are closed according to Policy and Procedure.
Link Consumer to potential employer within 30 days of receiving referrals based on Individual preference.
Complete and submit GVRA Monthly Progress Reports each month.
Submit A&I Invoice requests as scheduled for payments Responsible for keeping all charts in compliance with APS, QI, CARF, DHR standards and submit ALL required reports by due date Completes all appropriate documentation on a daily basis while with the consumer.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment/recovery team meetings each week.
Maintains therapeutic professional boundaries when working with consumers and families.
Participates in and receives certification for Supported Employment from the University of Georgia's Institute for Human Development and Disability.
Requirements Bachelor's degree in helping field 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 Bi-lingual abilities a plus Recommended Skills Multidisciplinary Approach Networking People Services Regulatory Compliance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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.
This position is for the Cherokee county area.
Responsibilities include:
Secures job placement for individuals/clients in their community.
Negotiates with employers to develop suitable job(s) for individuals/clients.
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 consumer charts are closed according to Policy and Procedure.
Link Consumer to potential employer within 30 days of receiving referrals based on Individual preference.
Complete and submit GVRA Monthly Progress Reports each month.
Submit A&I Invoice requests as scheduled for payments Responsible for keeping all charts in compliance with APS, QI, CARF, DHR standards and submit ALL required reports by due date Completes all appropriate documentation on a daily basis while with the consumer.
Actively participates in multidisciplinary treatment/recovery team meetings each week.
Maintains therapeutic professional boundaries when working with consumers and families.
Participates in and receives certification for Supported Employment from the University of Georgia's Institute for Human Development and Disability.
Requirements Bachelor's degree in helping field 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 Bi-lingual abilities a plus Recommended Skills Multidisciplinary Approach Networking People Services Regulatory Compliance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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