This position is for the Smart Match for Employment Program (SMEP), serving the low income individuals with mental illness and other disabilities to increase their employment opportunities.
Responsibilities include:
- Community outreach to identify and recruit individuals with mental health and other disabilities to participate in the program
- Work with DHS Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Division to enroll clients
- Develop employment resources and strategies for job development tailored to each individual’s interest and skills
- Outreach to potential employers for job matching and placement.
- Provide job training and counselling for interview skills and connections with potential employment opportunities
- Develop relationships with clients and employers, and provide support for job retention
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- At least three years of experience working with people with disabilities for job placement
- Experience and skills outreaching to employers and job markets
- Excellent communication and marketing skills required
- Bachelor’s degree in social worker, mental health, public health, or education desirable
- Ability to take multiple tasks and work under deadlines
- Experiences working with rehabilitation programs
- Employment Specialist is expected to use personal automobile on the job and to maintain bodily injury/liability insurance
- Feel comfortable to talk to people and be persuasive to promote mission
- Good knowledge about disability benefits and resources
- Good organizational skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
