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North Central Health Care

Employment Specialist II

North Central Health Care, Wausau, Wisconsin, United States, 54401


The Opportunity:

The Employment Specialist II provides community-based vocational support to individuals enrolled in Community Services Program (CSP) and the Comprehensive Community Services program using the Individual Placement and Support model. The Employment Specialist II has an assigned caseload and provides services based on individual treatment plans. The population served includes individuals with a mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis.

The pay range for this role is $24.00 - $26.75 based on experience.

Who We Are:

North Central Health Care is an organization serving Langlade, Lincoln and Marathon counties within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team.

What You’ll Do:

Assess the strengths, needs and barriers of individuals.Comfortable working with a diverse population of individuals.Transporting consumers around the community.Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS.Provides services in adherence to the pillars of Community Treatment program philosophy which include being strength-based, recovery-oriented, person-centered, flexible, trauma informed and consistent with best practice.Completes documentation in compliance with Community Treatment standards, agency policy and applicableServe as an IPS subject matter expert on the multi-disciplinary team.Adheres to scheduled working hours with regular and predictable attendance.Click here for a Realistic Job Preview

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in human services fieldAt least one year of experience in a human services field.Person-centered service in all interactions.Reliable attendance.Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.Attention to detail and organized.What You’ll Get:

Starting pay range $24.00 - $26.75 up to per hour.PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, pharmacy, newly updated facility, life insurance, accident insurance, pet insurance, hospital insurance, employee assistance program, employee discounts.As an employee of NCHC, you could be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.9% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)