Employment Specialist IV - Vocational Services

The Employment Specialist assists individuals with psychiatric diagnoses to find and keep employment. The ES operates as a member of the mental health treatment team and works in collaboration with Community Integration (Adult Case Management) and/or Behavioral Health Home Services. Employee will provide individualized placement and support (IPS) model supported employment services to individuals. Also serves as a liaison to businesses, developing employer and community relationships in Midcoast Maine. This position, based at Maine Behavioral Healthcare in Rockland, functions with considerable independence. Training is provided. Travel is required.

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  Must be able to communicate and contribute in an interdisciplinary team setting.
  
  
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  M.A. or M.S. in Education and/or Counseling (specialty in rehabilitation and/or career counseling), or a B.A. in a related field with at least five (5) years' experience in supported employment.
  
  
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  C.R.C. (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor) and/or DMH Employment Specialist Certification, or intent to obtain certification.
  
  
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  Knowledge and background: counseling theory, physical and psychological effects of psychiatric disability, socio-economic effects of psychiatric disability, occupational analysis, vocational evaluation and training, and job development. Reflected in one to two years' experience.
  
  
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  Working knowledge of community, service agencies (local and state), federal agencies, financial benefit programs (SS, SSDI, Worker's Compensation).
  
  
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  Knowledge of ADA and other employment/disability legislation; i.e. education, employment, accessibility, consumer rights, etc.
  
  
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  Must demonstrate technical writing ability specific to the rehabilitation field.
  
  
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  Must be able to complete career development plans with consumers' and family involvement.