Bilingual Supported Employment Specialist
Greater Nashua Mental Health Center, Nashua, New Hampshire, us, 03062
Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a full-time Bilingual Supported Employment Specialist to join our Adult Services team! The Bilingual Supported Employment Specialist delivers evidence-based supported employment services to adults with severe mental illness. Assist both English and Spanish speaking clients in identifying and achieving their employment goals, based on the clients’ interests and preferences. Engages all available supports, including treatment team members and identified natural supports. Provides services through all phases of employment, including resume building, preparing for job interviewing, and sustaining employment through the provision of follow-along supports.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides direct client care to individuals based on assigned caseload; provides a minimum of 50% of billable service hours (20 hours if full time) each week
Completes documentation of progress notes for each service delivered, including outreach attempts, within 3 business days (with the first day being date of service)
Maintains schedule in the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Conducts research in order to prepare for client visits that support targeted intervention, including evidence-based interventions, e.g., Motivational Interviewing
Participates in weekly individual supervision with the Coordinator of Supported Employment, and weekly group supervision with the supported employment team
Reaches out to and connects with new referrals within 7 business days from receipt of referral
Engages in weekly job development with a goal of six job development contacts per week; providing no fewer than three job development contacts per week
Attends mandatory CSS weekly team meetings
Attends stakeholder meetings, such as local Vocational Rehabilitation, Annual Employment Connect, or Monthly SE meetings with other mental health centers, as identified by the Coordinator of Supported Employment
Collects and shares employment statistics with SE group during weekly SE group supervision and with assigned treatment team
Participates in rotating job board activities, promotes SE programs to interested stakeholders, i.e. HEARTS Peer Support Center, and conducts presentations at department meetings
Participates in peer chart reviews and annual audit preparations
Conducts and submits mileage/expense sheets within the pay period they are due
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field
Fluency in English and Spanish is required
Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities
Trained in delivering evidence-based supported employment services a plus
Knowledge of motivational interviewing skills
Resume development and job interviewing skills
Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
Strong collaborating skills and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy
Benefits We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:
Choice of 2 health insurance plans
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Employee Assistance Plan
Generous Earned Time Off
Paid Extended Sick Time
10 Paid Holidays + your birthday!
Bereavement Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
Greater Nashua Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Description:
$19.07 - $26.99 per hour
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Duties & Responsibilities
Provides direct client care to individuals based on assigned caseload; provides a minimum of 50% of billable service hours (20 hours if full time) each week
Completes documentation of progress notes for each service delivered, including outreach attempts, within 3 business days (with the first day being date of service)
Maintains schedule in the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Conducts research in order to prepare for client visits that support targeted intervention, including evidence-based interventions, e.g., Motivational Interviewing
Participates in weekly individual supervision with the Coordinator of Supported Employment, and weekly group supervision with the supported employment team
Reaches out to and connects with new referrals within 7 business days from receipt of referral
Engages in weekly job development with a goal of six job development contacts per week; providing no fewer than three job development contacts per week
Attends mandatory CSS weekly team meetings
Attends stakeholder meetings, such as local Vocational Rehabilitation, Annual Employment Connect, or Monthly SE meetings with other mental health centers, as identified by the Coordinator of Supported Employment
Collects and shares employment statistics with SE group during weekly SE group supervision and with assigned treatment team
Participates in rotating job board activities, promotes SE programs to interested stakeholders, i.e. HEARTS Peer Support Center, and conducts presentations at department meetings
Participates in peer chart reviews and annual audit preparations
Conducts and submits mileage/expense sheets within the pay period they are due
Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field
Fluency in English and Spanish is required
Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities
Trained in delivering evidence-based supported employment services a plus
Knowledge of motivational interviewing skills
Resume development and job interviewing skills
Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
Strong collaborating skills and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy
Benefits We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:
Choice of 2 health insurance plans
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Employee Assistance Plan
Generous Earned Time Off
Paid Extended Sick Time
10 Paid Holidays + your birthday!
Bereavement Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
Greater Nashua Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Description:
$19.07 - $26.99 per hour
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