Supported Employment Specialist

Riverwood Center Employment OpportunityAt Riverwood Center we have a team of caring and committed professionals providing a wide array of personalized services to individuals with behavioral health, intellectual & developmental disabilities and substance use disorders. Riverwood Center is located in beautiful Southwest Michigan with staff at seven sites across Berrien County. We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and a member of Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health, Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards, and the National Council for Behavioral Health.Benefits:Fourteen (14) HolidaysTwenty (20) PTO DaysDefined Benefit PensionOutstanding Health, Vision & Dental InsuranceLife InsuranceShort- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible SpendingStrong Work/Life BalanceEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Continuing EducationYMCA 360Flexible work schedulesFull administrative supportResponsibilities:Provides Supported Employment services by assisting individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities to obtain and sustain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and recovery. Actual work hours may fluctuate and include weekend hours as part of a regular work schedule.Qualification:Bachelor's degree in mental health or social services, business, personnel management, vocational services or five years' experience in a related area. One to two years' experience assisting individuals with employment and prefer providing treatment to individuals with a mental illness and work independently. Must have reliable means of transportation for transporting consumers and maintain safe driving record.