Job Duties:

• Provides general oversight of the Supported Employment Program to ensure that objectives are met.


• Ensures that the Supported Employment Specialists effectively carry out all phases of employment services including Intake, Engagement, Assessment, Job placement, Job coaching, and Follow-along supports.


• Responsible for no more than ten supported employment specialists.


• Conduct weekly supported employment supervision meetings and attend clinical treatment team(s) as needed.


• Communicates with mental health treatment team leaders to ensure that services are integrated, to problem solve programmatic issues, and to be a champion for the value of work.


• Reviews current client outcomes with employment specialists and sets goals to improve program performance at least quarterly.


• Accompanies employment specialists, who are new or having difficulty with job development into the field monthly to improve skills by observing, modeling, and giving feedback on skills.


• Document services provided in accordance with Communicare, DMH, and Medicaid regulations.


• Submit any reports requested in a timely manner.


• Attend and successfully complete any orientation, staff development activities, other trainings as required by Communicare, the Department of Mental Health, or other oversight agencies.


• Screen each referral to ensure timely response follow through.


• Conduct outreach activities with agency staff and area employers.


• Work under the supervision/monitoring of the Clinical Director or other supervisor as designated.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree with relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment.


• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree in a field related to working with individuals with serious mental illness and relevant work/school experience preferred. Must obtain any certification as required by DMH and maintain it continuously throughout employment.


• Must be CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any other training required by DMH and Communicare


• Ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as listed above.


• Ability to relate positively to individuals who are served through the Supported Employment Program.


• Pass a background check.


• Must have transportation or access to transportation. A current valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment.