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:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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Employment Specialist