Envision Unlimited is a large non-profit agency committed to providing services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. We emphasize quality services that promote choice, independence, and community integration. Through the collaborative efforts of an interdisciplinary team, our members receive person-centered services aimed at improving the functionality and practical application of social, financial, and emotional skills. In addition, we work to build partnerships with our community to enrich the lives of our members by creating lasting opportunities that will strengthen relationships for a lifetime. Our programs include, but are not limited to, ABA Therapy for Children, Community Day Program, Community Living, Mental Health, Employment and Career Services, and Foster Care.

Purpose:

Carry out the services of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of supported employment by assisting clients to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals. Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary mental health team to integrate employment services into client’s mental health treatment plan.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Engage clients and establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community job settings with other workers who do not necessarily have disabilities.
• Assist clients in obtaining information about their benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be affected by employment in order for clients to make good decisions about employment opportunities and help client report earnings as needed
• Assess client’s vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experience.
• With client’s permission, provide information education and support to members and discuss client’s preferences for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers.
• Conduct job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS.
• Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per week. Employer contacts are designed to learn about the needs of the business, describe supports offered by the program and describe client strengths that are relevant to the position.
• Provide individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment.
• Write job support plans with clients and incorporate input from the client’s mental health treatment team.
• Provide education and support to employers as agreed upon by clients, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact by the employment specialist with the employer.
• Provide outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service, utilizing a variety of methods of outreach.
• Provide timely interventions, return phone calls, and respond to all situations within a timely manner. Return phone calls withing 24 business hours, respond to contact employers regarding job loss or job-related concerns withing 24 business hours, follow-up on job leads within 48 hours, and meet with clients within one week prior to beginning employment and within 3 days after beginning employment.
• Participate in weekly consultations with the client’s mental health treatment team in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services into the client’s mental health treatment. Collaborate with Vocational Counselors at Department of Human Services – Division of Rehabilitation Services for the purpose of achieving employment outcomes.
• Maintain and update client’s pertinent information within the MH electronic care system i.e. face sheets, contacts, consents, and diagnoses.
• Achieve required productivity targets related to service reporting and billing, completing documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide and document crisis interventions as needed, within 24 hours of an incident, and complete an incident reports when necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in human service field/liberal arts degree or high school diploma, with at least of 3 years of experience in providing employment services for adults with mental illness.

Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver's license, be approved to drive agency vehicles through agency insurance, pass a required criminal background check and pass the STOFHLA.

Must possess basic computer skills in excel, email and word documents.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO, HSA

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Flexible Spendings Accounts

Company paid Life Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time, and personal days

403B plan

Voluntary Life, STD and other benefits

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development