Supported Employment Specialist

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Detroit, MI 48209Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

WHO WE ARE

Welcome to MiSide, a Community Impact Network dedicated to providing expert support and guidance with every side of life. One trusted full-service partner people of all ages and backgrounds can go to for help with everything from early childhood development to mental health and wellness to employment and wealth management even finding a place to call home.  There’s always an upside to working together, especially when you’re working with the best to make the world a better place for everyone. Get ready to see it firsthand with MiSide.



 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsible for carrying out the services of the supported employment program by assisting consumers in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and recovery.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Engage consumers and build trusting, collaborative relationships focused on achieving competitive employment in integrated work settings.
Assess consumers’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis through review of background information, skills, and work experience.
Support consumers with job development and job search activities aligned with their individual needs, interests, and employment goals while following supported employment principles and procedures.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers to identify potential job placement opportunities for consumers.
Provide individualized, ongoing, time-unlimited follow-along services to support consumers in maintaining successful employment.
Spend at least 65% of scheduled work time providing direct community-based services, including consumer engagement, job development, employer outreach, and follow-along supports, in accordance with supported employment fidelity standards.
Provide education and support to employers, as authorized by the consumer, including assistance with job accommodations and ongoing employer communication.
Meet regularly with treatment team members to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.
Create individual vocational service plans with the consumer, case manager, and other treatment team providers, ensuring quarterly updates.
Attend treatment meetings as necessary for ongoing communication and coordination of services.
Develop and implement worker support groups as needed.


 
QualificationsMINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:


Bachelor’s degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling or mental health services preferred, or equivalent work experience
Previous experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
Significant supervised professional experience in delivery of vocational or rehabilitation services
Previous experience working closely with employers preferred
If indicated, appropriate professional license/ certification by state/ national authority required (e.g. LMSW, LLP, RN, LPC) based on degree
Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance




COMPENSATION:


Salary based on experience and qualifications.
Competitive benefits package.
Full benefits package available, including Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Paid Time Off, 11 Paid Holidays, 403(b) employer matching, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and more. NHSC Loan Repayment Program is also available at this location.


MiSide is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.