About this role
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Who is Gateway Foundation?</span></strong></p> <p>Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Why join us?</span></strong></p> <p>Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to provide essential services to underserved populations, all while working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections</span></strong></p> <p><em>Perks of working in correctional healthcare:</em></p> <ul> <li>Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population</li> <li>Exposure to diverse patient demographics</li> <li>Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care</li> <li>Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting</li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>Location: </strong>Baker Re-Entry Center 17128 U.S. Highway 90 West Sanderson, FL 32087-2359 </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong>The Employment Specialist is responsible for: </strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Evaluating, selecting and implementing assessment tools and training resources to gather information </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">regarding the skill levels, occupational interests, and employability of clients under the supervision of </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">the FL Dept of Corrections.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Creating training materials and course objectives to provide job readiness training and assisting clients in </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">accomplishing employment goals. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Establishing working relationships with employers, community agencies and other potential job sources </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">to assist with job placement. </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintaining current knowledge of occupational outlook for jobs and regularly updating responsibilities and </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">qualifications of positions through exploration of available occupational resources and manuals. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Developing and utilizing knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations, and community services and </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">resources.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>R<span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>equirements: </strong></span></span></strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">High School diploma or GED</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">2 years relevant experience</span></span></li> </ul><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Benefits at Gateway Foundation:</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Health and Wellness:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents</li> <li>Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums</li> <li>Employee assistance programs focused on mental health</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Financial Wellbeing:</strong></p> <ul> <li>403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match </li> <li>Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway</li> <li>Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care</li> <li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Flexibility and Time Off:</strong></p> <ul> <li>18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service</li> <li>9 paid company holidays</li> <li>Work-life-balance</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Personal Development:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Training & Development Programs</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year</li> <li>eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training</li> <li>Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.</p>