Supported Employment Specialist

Job Description Job Description Job Summary The Supported Employment Specialist coordinates the day-to-day activities of the Recovery Works program and provides individualized support to enrolled jobseekers. Recovery Works is a 12-week supported employment program at the Foundation for Recovery focused on helping people recovering from stimulant or opioid use disorders find and sustain meaningful work with wrap‑around behavioral health support. Recovery Works Program follows Individual Placement Support (IPS) evidence‑based model of supported employment. This position facilitates weekly workforce development classes and life‑skills groups, organizes and coordinates certification trainings and activities with community partners, engages with recovery‑friendly employers participating in the program, develops employment and benefit plans with individuals, provides strength‑based coaching, and assists individuals with preparing for interviews, searching for employment, and writing resumes with the goal of achieving rapid competitive employment in the community. In this role you’ll participate in weekly case conferences and collaborate with housing and behavioral health team members to ensure alignment between recovery goals and employment objectives. This position requires completion of a Peer Recovery Support Specialist training approved by the Nevada Certification Board or ability to obtain certification. Essential Functions Engages program participants and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings. Assists program participants in obtaining individualized information about how entitlements (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) will be affected by employment Assesses participants' vocational skills and preferences on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences. Assist participants learn about different job opportunities by organizing meetings with employers for participants to ask about positions and job fairs to speak with employers about different employment opportunities Facilitate weekly employment skill workshops for program participants. Provide outreach services to clients when they appear to disengage from the service Organize and participate in weekly case conferences with other team members to review participant career and recovery goals, employment plans, housing, and available employment opportunities at recovery friendly workplaces. Responsible for a minimum of 40 job starts per year and 80% maintenance of employment among caseload. Assists participants in learning about different education and vocational training programs related to participant interests and academic aptitudes. Collaborates with and coordinates services with external partners including, participant's mental health providers, housing agencies, social workers, and counselors at the Financial Aid Office, as needed. Maintains list of local employers, open jobs, and fosters relationships with employers to address any issues with placed program participants. Completes various assessments, surveys, interviews, and other data collection methods to track outcomes of members for grantors, management, and community partners Coordinate ancillary services for members such as: transportation assistance, vocational training, stable and secure living environments, and other recovery support services, as identified by members Support members with identifying whole health and recovery goals and developing plans to achieve those goals Provide individualized support, empowerment, and encouragement to members through coaching and everyday interactions Share and model personal resilience and recovery experiences, when appropriate, acting as a role model for members Provide regular communication to members through phone, text, and in-person follow-ups and check-ins Maintain clear and concise documentation using the organization's case management software Prepare program, grant, and caseload reports Understand and adhere to all state and federal confidentiality laws and regulations Ability to become certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist upon hire through Nevada Certification Board Other duties as assigned Job Qualifications Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Completion of Peer Support Specialist training approved by the Nevada Certification Board (or ability to obtain certification upon hire) 1-2 years of experience working with people with behavioral health disorders and individ #J-18808-Ljbffr Foundation for Recovery