Compensation: $24.04/hr.
Due to critical service need of the communities we serve, we are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus.* We are eager to continue to provide quality and compassionate care in our service areas and need you to make this happen!
The Employment Specialist expands vocational opportunities for persons with psychiatric disabilities providing individualized, community-based and integrated employment support.
This position is a part of our interdisciplinary Improving Community Treatment Success (ICTS) team. The ICTS team focuses on establishing and implementing comprehensive, individualized community-based services for individuals under supervision of department of corrections, who have substance use and/or co-occurring substance use disorders and mild to moderate mental illness, and are considered high risk for re-offending. Services provided to individuals in the ICTS program include substance use/co-occurring treatment, employment readiness, housing assistance, peer support, care coordination and community support, and crisis stabilization, as needed.
Responsibilities Include:
• Directly assist consumers to choose, obtain and maintain competitive employment
• Identify, cultivate and document community employment opportunities
• Assist to measure employer and consumer satisfaction at least on a semi-annual basis
• Appropriate documentation and recording within the case record according to policy
• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision
• Regularly attend team meetings and huddles
• Adhere to ongoing professional training policies
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, VR, and community
• Other duties as assigned
High School/GED required
Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred
• At least six (6) months of professional experience in supported employment, mental health, public health, environmental health, education, social services, adult corrections, probation and parole, public administration, business administration, or a closely-related area required
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Class E MO driver’s license by the end of the 60-day introductory period required
If qualifying under the IHS qualifications:
• At least four (4) years of experience required if a High School/GED is the highest education obtained
• At least two (2) years of experience required if an Associate’s degree is the highest education obtained
(*If the degree is an Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution; then no additional experience is required)
• At least one (1) year of experience required if a non-human service Bachelor’s degree is the highest education obtained
• All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities
QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Certified Peer Specialist required*
(*if HS/GED is highest education level obtained and applicant has less than four (4) years of professional experience)
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is “Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.”
Why join us?
We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.
At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:
We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!
*Signing bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.
Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.