Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist - Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS)Adult Mental Health Recovery ServicesDedham, MA • Full-Time/RegularRiverside Community CareLove what you do!Seeking an Employment Specialist to join our team!ACCS Integrated Teams provide clinical interventions and peer and family support to facilitate engagement, support functioning and maximize symptom stabilization and self-management of individuals and to assist individuals in developing skills, establishing natural supports and resources to live successfully in the community.The Employment Specialist will:provide flexible, comprehensive employment supports following principles of the IPS/Supported Employment modelwork with individuals, approaching all service users as having the potential to work, and will engage them in job placement and support, coordinating with the Team, as needed, to assist with readiness and associated skills developmenteducate individuals, team members, and others about employment and education opportunities and provide guidance about benefits management in the context of employment and educationrepresent the agency in discussions with employers and will advocate within the community for the expansion of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilitiesSchedule: Full Time, 40 hoursPay Rate: $23.94/hourWhy You'll Love RiversideWe make a true difference in people's lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer.Benefits include:Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance optionsFlexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent careEleven paid holidaysSeparate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick timeTax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings planEmployee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance PlanEmployee bonus for referrals resulting in hiringDiscounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment eventsEmployee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's feeRequired SkillsAbility to work as a member of a team and to function independentlyValid driver's license and dependable transportationRequired ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferredRiverside Community Care is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization committed to working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from culturally diverse applicants. We provide equal opportunity for all persons seeking employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.