Services for the UnderServed
Overview
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Employment Specialist
role at
Services for the UnderServed .
Min: USD $45,000.00/Yr. • Max: USD $50,000.00/Yr.
Position Overview I. SCOPE OF ROLE: The Employment Specialist will provide work readiness, pre and post-employment services, job development, and supportive services to program participants living with mental health conditions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Allocates competitive employment positions in the community.
Provides hands on job coaching to consumers at job sites.
Maintains on-going liaison with job sites.
Keeps abreast of consumer’s employment progress in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintains updated information, progress notes, and service plans in consumer case records.
Assists consumers with job readiness / search activities.
Co-facilitates weekly work readiness and retention groups.
Provides direct counseling and on-going assessments as needed.
Conducts intake with prospective program participants.
Enters information to both the AWARDS and ACE portal.
Conducts outreach activities and program presentations to obtain referrals.
Represents the agency to the community at large and participates in professional meetings.
Additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred / High school diploma or equivalent required.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Basic knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorder.
Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows).
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and ask for help when needed.
Ability to work with all stakeholders: members, network, families, and government staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences.
Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our
Benefits Page
and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org .
ID
2025-17794
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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Employment Specialist
role at
Services for the UnderServed .
Min: USD $45,000.00/Yr. • Max: USD $50,000.00/Yr.
Position Overview I. SCOPE OF ROLE: The Employment Specialist will provide work readiness, pre and post-employment services, job development, and supportive services to program participants living with mental health conditions.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Allocates competitive employment positions in the community.
Provides hands on job coaching to consumers at job sites.
Maintains on-going liaison with job sites.
Keeps abreast of consumer’s employment progress in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintains updated information, progress notes, and service plans in consumer case records.
Assists consumers with job readiness / search activities.
Co-facilitates weekly work readiness and retention groups.
Provides direct counseling and on-going assessments as needed.
Conducts intake with prospective program participants.
Enters information to both the AWARDS and ACE portal.
Conducts outreach activities and program presentations to obtain referrals.
Represents the agency to the community at large and participates in professional meetings.
Additional tasks as assigned.
Qualifications Required Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred / High school diploma or equivalent required.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Basic knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorder.
Basic computer skills (e.g. MS Office suite and Windows).
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and ask for help when needed.
Ability to work with all stakeholders: members, network, families, and government staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences.
Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our
Benefits Page
and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org .
ID
2025-17794
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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