Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist / Job Coach Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is recruiting for a full‑time Employment Specialist/Job Coach at our Madison office. This position involves working with consumers in all phases of the employment process, including employment assessment, job readiness, job development and job search, employment support and follow‑up using an evidence‑based approach. Why Work at GCBHS? GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families. Top Workplace every year since 2010. Paid Time Off and Sick Time. Flexible work schedules. Comprehensive health insurance. 403(b) Retirement with Match. Professional development opportunities and no‑cost CEU’s. Public Student Loan. Responsibilities Develop individualized vocational plans with clients in employment programs in conjunction with staff and significant others. Market employment programs to the business community and referral agents. Assist clients in creating personal marketing tools including resumes, cover letters, letters of introduction, references, portfolios of skills and accomplishments, and thank‑you notes. Develop job placements through negotiation with staff, business and industry representatives. Familiarize clients to job site, supervisors, coworkers, pay scale, production quota, personnel policies and procedures, safety requirements, etc. Provide systematic and consistent instruction to clients on job sequence and job tasks; monitor performance and productivity, and provide assistance, support and/or additional training when necessary until the client reaches and maintains performance criteria. Teach job‑related skills as needed (use of public transportation, vending machines, cafeteria, etc.) and provide support and feedback to clients on or off the job site. Provide personal, social and work adjustment training utilizing behavior management techniques where appropriate; model appropriate work behaviors and focus where necessary on acceptance attendance standards, punctuality, proper attire, grooming and hygiene, stamina building and appropriate interactions with coworkers. Coordinate, as required, transportation for the client to and from the worksite. Assist employer in identifying, developing and implementing job modifications, adaptations, and/or accommodations as needed. Establish and maintain ongoing communication with employers and co‑workers and advocate for the client as needed. Provide information and assistance to job site employers and other appropriate staff regarding supervising and working with persons with severe mental illnesses and other barriers to employment, accessibility issues and ongoing monitoring of client’s work performance utilizing established techniques and modifications. Coordinate placement activities with peers; collect and maintain placement statistics and other relevant program data. Participate in business and professional community organizations and activities. Prepare chronological records, complete relevant record activities and write case staffing reports. Assess and maintain data on client’s work performance and personal adjustment. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in any field (preferred fields HR, Marketing, Business, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology) or four years of experience in vocational rehabilitation/employment services or related experiences. Knowledge of mental illness and addiction preferred. Position requires frequent driving of own vehicle. Valid driver’s license, vehicle and insurable driving record required. Candidates with HR experience are considered, but this is not an HR role; the position works with persons in treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. #J-18808-Ljbffr Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services