Employment Specialist

Harbor is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our Toledo team! This position assists individuals with mental health disabilities in engaging in employment services,
including preparing for employment, vocational assessment, guidance and support, and placement in the competitive marketplace consistent with the evidenced based IPS
(independent placement and support) model of supported employment.


This position is full-time first shift, 40 hours per week.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work or closely related
  behavioral/mental health field from an accredited college or university, plus 1
  year of vocational rehabilitation or closely related experience. May substitute an
  Associate’s degree and 4 years of related experience.
• Preference will be given to candidate who has a Master's degree, with license in
  Ohio (LSW or LPC) or who has a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
  (CRC), and to the candidate who has experience in vocational rehabilitation with
  the specified population.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
• When applicable, non-licensed staff will be required to complete 20 hours of
  CEUs every 24 months.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of
  personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle
  insurance carrier.
• Must successfully complete a BCI/FBI background check(s) and six exclusionary
  database checks every 5 years, as required by OOD.

Essential Job Competencies/Performance Expectations:

1. The IPS model of Supported Employment operates from a view that all clients who
   are interested in working will have access to supported employment services. Mental
   Health treatment teams encourage IPS/SE participation if the client expresses a
   desire to pursue employment.
2. From the SE Fidelity Scale: Employment Specialists (ES) provide only employment
   related services, with a caseload range from 20-30 and clients in various phases of
   employment.
3. ES carries out all phases of employment services including intake, engagement,
   assessment, job placement, job coaching, and follow along supports. There must be
   integration of rehabilitation with mental health treatment teams.
4. ES participate regularly in mental health treatment team meetings with shared
   decision making, and help the team think about employment for those who have
   expressed interest and have not yet been referred.
5. ES service documentation is integrated into client's mental health treatment record.
6. ES help the team develop employment interest related questions to be asked at
   intake and ongoing throughout treatment to determine that IPS/SE is accessed.
7. ES facilitate referrals, eligibility information, and coordination with local VR providers
   and have frequent contact regarding mutual clients and meet regularly to discuss
   progress.
8. ES organize and moderate discussion groups about employment experiences so that
   clients may share stories of successes and gain increased understanding, guidance,
   and peer support.

About Harbor:

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years.
• 350+ clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year.
• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

Why Work for Harbor?

You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Ability to make a difference in your community!

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