Employment & Education Specialist-Individual Support

Family & Children's Services
life insurance, long term disability
United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa
Dec 17, 2024
Description Current Payrate $55,000/year! Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits with Zero Cost Options! Retirement Savings Program with up to 6% Employer Match Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits Employee Assistance Programs Student Loan Repayment Programs 33 Paid Days Off 1st year! Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team! Under immediate to general supervision, The Employment and Education Specialist utilizes the evidence-based approach Individual Placement and Support (IPS). This position provides individualized services to consumers: community based services, job and/or school search, job development and placement, school development, interview skills training, follow-along support for jobs and school, collaboration with consumers' employers and/or academic personnel, builds relationships with area employers, and provides related case management needs. Demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Social Services field required. Case Management Certificate required. Minimum one year experience in mental health care setting, preferably with Serious Mental Illness background. Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illnesses and/or substance use issues and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. CCBHC Model of Care Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges. Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to: Increased access to care and crisis services Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis. Drug Free Workplace Policy This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy. Qualifications Education Bachelors of Psychology (preferred) Bachelors of Social Work (preferred) Experience 1 years: Minimum one year experience in mental health care setting, preferably with Serious Mental Illness background. (required) Licenses & Certifications Drivers License (required) Case Manager (preferred) Case Manager Eligibility (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)