Career Coach - Claremont, United States - West Central Behavioral Hea
Description
Work can be an essential step on the path to recovery.Our Agency is seeking a fully engaged person who can craft attention-grabbing resumes, coach individuals in preparation for an interview, teach and reinforce the basic skills of getting and keeping a job, and much more.
The IPS Supported Employment Specialist works closely with the Vocational Coordinator to assist our clients in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment that helps to meet their vocational goals.
The individual develops plans and interventions in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and the individual in the area of employment/career services.
This community-based position networks with community businesses to educate and involve them in this program resulting in the creation of employment opportunities.
Basic Position Requirements:
- Assist clients in identifying vocational goals and obtaining information about their benefits.
- Provide individualized followalong supports, job development services and other services as identified as part of the Supported Employment model.
- Assists team members in thinking about employment for clients who have not been referred for supported employment services
- Provides education and support to employers.
- Maintain all documentation required in a timely manner and follow all related Agency and state policies and guidelines
- Participate in team and staff meetings. Communicate individually with treatment team members in order to integrate vocational services with mental health treatment.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in education and experience.
Experience:
- Previous human services experience preferred.
Required Skills:
- Excellent organizational and communications skills
- Excellent customer service skill.
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge. of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn necessary computer and technical skills essential to the position and Agency needs.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of and experience with electronic medical record
- Prior experience in a community mental health environment
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to access all Agency sites
- Ability to lift, push and/or pull 10 lbs.
Other:
- Ability to obtain and maintain Agency and/or State of New Hampshire required background check(s)
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the ability to maintain that confidence
West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short
- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off
Ask us about creative work schedules, remote/hybrid work, full-time/part-time, geographic options, different shifts, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting
We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.
Loan Repayment Program**:
As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Agency Student Loan Assistance Program eligible up to $10,0000 over 3 years
For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to_"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community." _To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran
- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace
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