Supported Employment Specialist

Job Title: Employment Vocational Specialist

Full time

Intro and job overview: Join our KBBH team and find meaningful work, inspiring colleagues, career growth, great compensation, the ability to pay down student loans, and excellent benefitsLocated in beautiful Southern Oregon.

Join an outstanding multi-disciplinary team including an on-staff psychiatric team and licensed clinical staff. Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is an accredited NHSC facility.

The National Health Service Core (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is open to licensed primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health providers who are employed by accredited sites.

WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

VisionSharing the power of mental wellbeing

MissionProviding compassionate care throughout our community

Excellent outdoor activities including, hiking, biking, kayaking, wellness, ziplining, and fishing.

Welcoming community and a great place to raise a family.

Salary: $17.75 - $22.19

Supported Employment Specialist Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Days
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Supported Employment Specialist Summary:

Are you passionate about helping individuals achieve independence and success in the workplace? We are looking for a dynamic Supported Employment Specialist to join our team, where your impact will be measured by the positive outcomes you help clients achieve in their journey to competitive employment and personal recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Success in Employment: Use the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) model to help clients secure competitive employment in the community. Measure your performance by how well clients achieve and sustain employment.
• Comprehensive Client Support: Assist clients with career profile assessments, job development, and all phases of job-seeking and retention. Performance will be evaluated based on your ability to provide consistent support throughout their employment journey.
• Case Management Effectiveness: Your role includes providing case management to ensure clients have access to insurance benefits, medical care, and social services. Success will be measured by your ability to navigate complex systems and help clients access necessary resources.
• Skills Training Impact: Deliver impactful training on topics like medication management, budgeting, communication, and community navigation. Performance will be assessed on client progress and independence in these areas.
• Community Integration & Family Support: Facilitate community integration and foster the use of natural supports. Success is gauged by client engagement and family involvement in the recovery process.
• Crisis Management & Advocacy: Use your de-escalation and advocacy skills to effectively manage high-risk situations and support client goals. Performance will be measured by your ability to maintain client safety and well-being.

Qualifications & Certifications: Must meet Oregon State (OARS) requirements and MHACBO certification as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA).

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field or a combination of three years relevant work, education, or training.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and personal automobile insurance required.

What Success Looks Like:

• Clients secure and maintain competitive employment.
• You provide comprehensive case management, leading to client stability and recovery.
• Skills training results in increased independence for clients in their daily lives.
• Strong community partnerships and family engagement in client recovery.
• Timely, accurate completion of all documentation and effective time management.

Join us and help individuals find purpose and fulfillment in competitive employment. Your success is directly tied to the success of the clients you serve!

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating inclusive and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.