Supported Employment Specialist

Supported Employment SpecialistThe 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. The Recovery Works Program follows the 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 FunctionsEngages 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 employmentAssesses 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 opportunitiesFacilitate weekly employment skill workshops for program participants.Provide outreach services to clients when they appear to disengage from the serviceOrganize 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 partnersCoordinate ancillary services for members such as: transportation assistance, vocational training, stable and secure living environments, and other recovery support services, as identified by membersSupport members with identifying whole health and recovery goals and developing plans to achieve those goalsProvide individualized support, empowerment, and encouragement to members through coaching and everyday interactionsShare and model personal resilience and recovery experiences, when appropriate, acting as a role model for membersProvide regular communication to members through phone, text, and in-person follow-ups and check-insMaintain clear and concise documentation using the organization's case management softwarePrepare program, grant, and caseload reportsUnderstand and adhere to all state and federal confidentiality laws and regulationsAbility to become certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist upon hire through Nevada Certification BoardOther duties as assignedJob QualificationsRequired QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentCompletion 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 individualsfrom various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds1-2 years of experience facilitating groups, workshops, or trainings1-2 years of prior experience with standard office practices and procedures, including office etiquette, records management and use of case management or electronic health record system, and using computer programs such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.1-2 years of customer service experienceMust understand and adhere to the Nevada Certification Board's code of ethics for Peer Recovery Support Specialists, federal and state confidentiality laws and regulations, and Nevada mandatory reporting laws and regulationsPrevious experience developing program reports and tracking outcomesMust provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.Preferred QualificationsCertified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS-I or CPRSS) by the Nevada Certification BoardCollege degree (associates or bachelors) in human services fieldPrior experience working in supported employment programs and familiarity with Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employmentFamiliarity with Recovery Friendly Workplace InitiativesPrior experience working in an office-based setting, non-profit, or community- based organization.Prior experience working with state and federal grants.SkillsComfortable facilitating workforce and life-skills groupsMaintaining accurate records of work performedAbility to establish personal and professional boundariesMotivational interviewingActive listeningAbility to understand concepts of multiple pathways of recovery and IPS principles principlesResume development and interview preparationExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to establish professional boundariesHigh attention to detail and organizedSuperb phone etiquette and customer service skillsService orientationWork EnvironmentOur employees work in a supportive and collaborative office environment. This position is part-time and based in Las Vegas at Foundation for Recovery's Clubhouse. Foundation for Recovery will provide all the tools necessary to perform the duties of the position.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mobility to work in a transportation setting and operate a motor vehicle; strength and agility to lift materials weighing up to 75 pounds; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; driving a vehicle; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Work is subject to performance under exposure to extensive travel, bodily fluids, fumes, gases, noise and chemicals.Job Details and SalaryFull-Time, exempt employeeSalary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 per yearHealth, vision, and dental insurance available after 90 daysPTO accrual: 10 hours/month after 90 days3 Company Paid Sick/Mental Health Days in addition to accrued PTO.11 company-paid holidays annuallyEmployer-provided training and professional development opportunitiesDisclaimerNothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is currently approved through September 30, 2026 and continuation of this position is subject to ongoing grant funding.About Foundation for RecoveryEstablished in 2005, Foundation for Recovery has built programs and partnerships to remove barriers for Nevada families and communities impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. Our success is attributed to a simple concept; expand community support services, empower local leaders, build capacity for authentic addiction recovery resources, and treat people who use substances with dignity and respect. As Nevada's first and only statewide Recovery Community Organization, our philosophy is that those closest to the issue are closest to the solution. Which is why the majority of our staff, board, and volunteers who drive our mission are people with their own life experiences recovering from addiction and co-occurring disorders. Together, we uplift the voices