Employment Specialist $2500 retention bonus

Job description

This position is eligible for a $2500 retention bonus. Duties and Responsibilities: Orient referred individuals to Employment Services, available services, departmental goals and philosophies; complete intakes and schedule follow-up services in a timely manner. Administer needed assessments and evaluations or make appropriate referrals. Begin job development within 30 days on intake. Develop and implement individual employment and treatment plans in accordance with written evaluations and assessments, related reports, identified strengths and barriers and the individual's stated goals, needs and interests. Participate as a multi-disciplinary team member of ICTT and outpatient teams and WEE, effectively communicating consumer status in order to ensure service/treatment coordination and optimal level of care. Coordinate consumer and departmental relations with Office of Rehabilitation Services including; initial referral for services, intakes, development and completion of job development, placement, retention, and any other reports, as deemed applicable. Develop and place individuals in supported employment sites consistent with identified strengths, needs, interests, client choice,...