Employment Specialist - CSP

Employment Specialist- Green Mountain Workforce This position focuses on building and strengthening vocational services and opportunities for consumers in collaboration with the WCMHS CSP treatment teams, HireAbility, and AHS funded employment specialists. As part of the agency vocational team, this position interfaces with community members and employers to promote vocational opportunities for consumers within the program. Job Duties: Be part of an agency-supported treatment team Coordinate and facilitate consumers’ placement into competitive community based, flexible employment Attend team meetings and engage with consumers and agency staff to promote integration of supported employment within this system. Provide assessment, job development, benefits counseling, and follow-up services to a flexible caseload of consumers Qualifications : BA and 2 years of experience in human services OR equivalent training and education. Access to a safe, reliable, and insured vehicle Knowledge, skills, and competencies: Ability to work well in a team Ability to maintain organized records with appropriate detail in a software platform Ability to use Microsoft software This position includes transporting consumers using your own vehicle, sometimes in variable weather conditions Frequent change in environment between locations and work site types Compensation and benefits: This 37.5 hour position starts at $20.05 and includes comprehensive benefits including paid time off, employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; a 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match; and educational benefits such as tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment. To apply: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. Applications (resume and cover letter) may also be emailed to

recruitment@wcmhs.org

or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. About the agency: For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes us stronger, we are committed to inclusion in our workplace and services.

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