Employment Liaison

Job Description

Job Description

Turning Point Community Programs is seeking an Employment Liaison for our Providence Center  in Nevada County. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day – creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the Team Leader or Program Director, this position is responsible for providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults. This position specifically is responsible for supporting participants and binding, obtaining and maintaining employment. In the absence of the Team Leader, provides guidance and direction for clients as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. This position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our clients in meeting their expressed goals while living in the community. Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Engages members and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers who do not necessarily have disabilities.
• Assists members in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) Refers members to benefits counseling, as needed. Helps members report earnings, as needed.
• Assesses member’s vocational functioning on ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. With the member's permission, provides education and support to family members. Discusses member's preference for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers.
• Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per week to learn business needs and be able to describe member’s strengths relevant to the position.
• Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist members in maintaining employment. Writes job support plans with members, incorporating input from the mental health team. Adjusts plan according to member needs and preferences.
• Provides education and support to employers as agreed upon by members, which may include job development and job search activities, negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact by the employment specialist with the employer.
• Participates in weekly meetings with the treatment team and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health treatment.
• Attends County Employment Collaborative meetings and brings information gathered back to the team.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis by notifying leadership and engaging first responders where indicated.
• Completes necessary paperwork to maintain record keeping for all necessary tracking of services provided to members and guests, and other program outcome information.
• Provides effective and accurate information in briefing peers and colleagues.

 

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Compensation: $24.00 - $25.47 per hour

 

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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