Employment Specialist

Location: St Paul, MN FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt Purpose: This position assists individuals to reach employment goals and helps to maintain employment. Coordination with Mental Health Case Managers ensures individuals are connected toservices needed to meet their goals. Key Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities: Utilize the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of service delivery to assist clients obtain and maintain employment of their choosing. Provide services in an integrated manner as a part of an internal multi-disciplinary team consisting of coworkers and service professionals. Use a strengths-based approach when serving clients by recognizing each person's skills, experiences, and personal values that support employment. Access employer related resources, job, and community resources. Ensure coordination with services and supports needed to meet individual needs. Market Guild Employment Services and clients to potential employers. Develop and establish relationships with employers by conducting in person visits to learn about their business's hiring practices, hiring preferences, doing so over multiple visits. Teach employment related skills such as job-seeking skills, on-the-job performance skills and work-related community skills such as time management, mobility, and money management, functional literacy skills, etc. Act in a manner to assure client confidentiality and privacy that compiles with Guild policies and procedures. Required Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment principles, philosophies and methods or willingness to learn. Understanding of employment related resources in the community. Skills and interest in marketing in order to promote Guild employment services and clients to potential employers. Knowledge of mental health, severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), and the needs of people with mental illness. Promote an inclusive, diverse, culturally competent, and respectful environment. Develop and maintain receptive, open, and approachable lines of communication with clients and staff, and provide a friendly environment for visitors. Presentation and meeting facilitation skills. Work as a proactive and positive member of a team to deliver quality services. Maintain confidentiality of organization, personnel information, and client data. Use sound judgment and maintain healthy professional boundaries. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including composing, proofreading, and editing. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to meet deadlines and set priorities. Proficiency with a variety of web-based software and databases, including Microsoft Office Suite. Working Conditions: This position is based in Ramsey County, Dakota County, or Scott County; however, the majority of work is in the field as services are provided to clients wherever needed. Some activities may be required in the community. Travel may be required to other program sites. Requires transporting clients in a personal vehicle regularly. This position has the potential to come into contact with bodily fluids, communicable diseases, tobacco smoke, and household pets. Prolonged periods at a desk, working on a computer. Manual dexterity for tasks such as taking notes, using technological devices for documentation, or assisting clients with certain activities if needed. Must be ambulatory and able to negotiate stairways. The ability to lift and carry heavy weights that could be up to 25 pounds. Education and Experience: Required Associate's degree from an accredited college or university OR 1 year of full-time professional experience in rehabilitation services or a combination of residential and rehabilitation services to adults who have serious and persistent mental illness or other disabilities. Preferred Bachelor's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university 2 years of full-time professional experience in rehabilitation services or a combination of residential and rehabilitation services to adults who have serious and persistent mental illness or other disabilities. Additional Requirements: Must not be actively receiving services from Guild and must not have received services within the last two years. Must possess a valid Class 'D' Driver's License, own a reliable vehicle, maintain a satisfactory driving record, and carry automobile insurance in the employee's name with necessary insurance. Guild's Employer Promise We know you do your best work when you feel supported and have the flexibility to meet all of life's demands, no matter what those demands might be. Guild is an environment where your emotional, physical, and social wellbeing matters. A place where we're motivated to care for each other and to work together to make a difference in the lives of our clients. We show up for our clients and we show up for each other. And Guild shows up for you. About Guild Guild is a Minnesota not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that empowers those living with mental illness and/or experiencing long-term homelessness by helping them find the tools they need to lead stable, fulfilling lives in communities of their choosing. Benefit Highlights Guild Services offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending, HSA, short and long-term disability; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; wellness hours; 403(b); life insurance; and more. Eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions apply. The salary range for this position is between $22.81 to $29.38 hourly. The range reflects the minimum and maximum salary for the position. Compensation will depend on the candidate's professional experience, skills, and relevant education, training, and certifications.