Employment Specialist

WHO WE ARE...

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR...

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health's mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You're a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER...

• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
• Up to 11 Paid Holidays
• Retirement program through Mutual of America
• Additional supplemental insurance programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) ...

The Employment Specialist is responsible for actively engaging and collaborating with clients to reduce their barriers to achieving positive outcomes with a special emphasis on employment needs, readiness, and job development.

Services are delivered utilizing evidenced-based practices, fidelity monitoring, continuous training and an action oriented team approach which is recovery focused and person-centered.

Essential Duties:

• Work with clients on identifying and pursuing employment and educational goals that draw upon their interests, strengths, skills, and abilities.
• Assist clients with identifying and overcoming barriers that have impacted their ability to successfully gain or maintain competitive employment/educational pursuits.
• Provide on-going supports around career exploration, job development and job retention.
• Network, communicate and provide on the job supports when needed with employers.
• Conduct vocational evaluations, assessments, and career profiles.
• Assist clients with involvement in community connections and activities to expand social networks and community integration.
• Work with clients on their identified goals as outlined in their recovery plans.
• Work with families and identified supports that can be part of the client's recovery plan.
• Co-Lead vocational groups with Peer.
• Assist in the development and securing of new positions through liaison activities with the Office of Rehabilitation Services and community employers.
• Assist with providing job coaching within our transitional and supported employment program with the agency.
• Work collaboratively with the treatment teams on providing necessary case management supports.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU...

• Bachelor's degree in human services field & SEP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of the IPS Model and Evidence Based Practices preferred.
• Minimum of six months experience required.
• Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation, recovery treatment planning, vocational assessment, skills training and job placement and development.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals.
• Caring and empathetic, with the desire to help others in need.
• Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel: 401-846-1213

Fax: 401-324-6251

Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.