About this role
Help people discover their strengths, achieve meaningful employment, and build a future filled with purpose. The Employment Specialist provides individualized, community-based employment support to adults navigating behavioral health challenges. In this role, you’ll partner with individuals to identify their strengths, explore career opportunities, and build the skills and confidence needed to obtain and maintain competitive employment—all while supporting their overall wellness and recovery journey. This is a great opportunity for someone who is energized by working in the community, enjoys building relationships with employers and community partners, and is passionate about helping others achieve independence through meaningful work. Spend the majority of time in the community developing employment opportunities and supporting individuals Build and maintain relationships with local employers, Vocational Rehabilitation, and community partners Provide individualized, strengths-based employment support using a motivational, stage-matched approach Assist individuals in identifying strengths, interests, and goals and incorporate them into Wellness/Treatment Plans Support job readiness through skill-building, coaching, and ongoing encouragement Help individuals access employment-related and supportive resources (housing, financial, healthcare, etc.) Collaborate with the integrated care team to ensure coordinated, whole-person support Monitor progress toward employment goals and adjust plans as needed Complete timely, accurate documentation and meet service expectations Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development