Mental Health Employment Supported Specialist

Looking for a career that truly makes a difference? If you’re passionate about supporting individuals with mental health, emotional, or behavioral challenges and empowering them on their recovery journey, COMHAR invites you to join our team as a Mental Health Employment Supported Specialist. Make a difference every day by empowering others to pursue independence, stability, and purpose through work.

Full-Time | Available In the Philadelphia, PA 19124 Area

Rate

$18.00/HR

Scheduled

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Job Summary

COMHAR is seeking a motivated and compassionate Mental Health Employment Supported Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals living with mental health challenges in finding, securing, and maintaining meaningful employment. By providing individualized coaching, job development, and ongoing support, you will play a key role in helping participants build confidence, independence, and long-term vocational success.

Key Responsibilities

Administrate the employment and educational services of the Open Door Clubhouse. This would include, but is not limited to, overseeing the contractual obligations of the clubhouse to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

• Participate in the Unit Meetings, in which clubhouse members discuss the various Work Ordered Day (WOO) tasks to be performed in the Employment/ Educational Services Unit, and volunteer to perform those tasks according to their choice.
• Participate in the WOO activities of the Employment/ Educational Services Unit, working side by side with the members and supporting them in accomplishing the WOO tasks, while preparing them in Job Readiness.
• Orientation of new members to the employment and educational services offered by the clubhouse.
• Ensure that members have appropriate identification for employment, and provide assistance to members in need of obtaining identification.
• Conduct group activities focused on such topics as: resume writing, job searching, hygiene and appropriate dress for job interviewing, practice job applications and interviewing techniques, socialization and assertiveness skills, problem solving skills, the impact of work earnings on member benefits (SSI, SSDI), as well as special topics as needed.
• Make provision for members to learn to use public transportation, as needed.
• Assess and evaluate individual member's interests and skills according to the member's participation in the WOO. Assist members in making employment and/ or educational choices accordingly.
• Reporting of member employment and earnings to benefit providers (i.e. SSA).
• Facilitate monthly dinner meetings for members who are employed, or considering employment, for support, socialization, and an exchange of work related information pertaining to member issues.
• Perform the role of Placement Manager for Transitional Employment Placements (TEP). This includes, but is not limited to the following: job coaching and providing support to the member working the TEP, acting as liaison between the employer and the member, acting as liaison between the employer and the clubhouse, provide coverage for member absences from work, and complete all paperwork contractually required by OVR.
• Prepare outcome measures relevant to member employment, for purposes of reporting.
• Participate in one or more of the various clubhouse committees.
• Facilitate the Clubhouse Orientation sessions as assigned.
• Provide all documentation for Employment/ Educational Services Unit members, as required by funding sources.

Employees are eligible for generous benefit options including but not limited to

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and additional voluntary options such as disability, accident, and pet insurance.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED) with at least two (2) years of experience in the mental health field required.
• Associate’s Degree in Human Services with at least 2 years of experience in the mental health field preferred.
• Current PA Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles.
• Completion of a 12-hour orientation on psych rehab/Clubhouse Model offered by certified trainers to be completed within one year of hire
• Experience working in the mental health field in a Clubhouse or Psych Rehab Program preferred
• ACRE certification - or to be completed within one year of hire

About COMHAR:

COMHAR is a nonprofit human-services organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Our mission is: “To provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.” Serving the Philadelphia region since 1975, COMHAR provides a wide continuum of behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability, substance use, and social support services. With programs that include outpatient treatment, residential services, community-based recovery centers, supportive housing, and specialized services for children, families, and diverse populations, COMHAR delivers person-centered care rooted in dignity, respect, and community integration. Today, COMHAR’s team supports more than 5,500 people each month, helping individuals build stability, independence, and meaningful connections in their communities. COMHAR strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

COMHAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.