Vera French Community Mental Health Center
Employment Specialist
Vera French Community Mental Health Center, Davenport, Iowa, United States, 52800
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Employment Specialist
We are looking for an Employment Specialist to join our team. The Employment Specialist conducts all phases of vocational services. Activities are focused on the recovery and rehabilitation of the ACT team member.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Conduct all phases of vocational and rehabilitative services including but not limited to: engagement, job search, job support, goal planning, safety planning, evaluating and summarizing progress achieved.
Assist participants with obtaining information about their benefits (SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be affected by employment, and educate family members or other participant supports.
Assist participants with understanding an employer's job requirements and how to manage situations that cause symptoms to increase.
Conduct job development and search activities directed toward participants' interests and capabilities.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Bachelor's degree preferred, High School Diploma required
Minimum of one year of recent work with persons with severe and persistent mental illness, knowledge of major mental illness from a bio psychosocial perspective
Basic knowledge of psychosocial medication and symptom management
Valid Driver's License
WHO YOU ARE:
Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.
Persistent. Although it may take a while to achieve a goal, you do not give up.
Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.
SHARE OUR VALUES:
We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.
NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATIONI hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.
NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONI understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. Iauthorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission forthe individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera FrenchCommunity Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.
This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds fordismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.
Employment Specialist
We are looking for an Employment Specialist to join our team. The Employment Specialist conducts all phases of vocational services. Activities are focused on the recovery and rehabilitation of the ACT team member.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Conduct all phases of vocational and rehabilitative services including but not limited to: engagement, job search, job support, goal planning, safety planning, evaluating and summarizing progress achieved.
Assist participants with obtaining information about their benefits (SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how they will be affected by employment, and educate family members or other participant supports.
Assist participants with understanding an employer's job requirements and how to manage situations that cause symptoms to increase.
Conduct job development and search activities directed toward participants' interests and capabilities.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Bachelor's degree preferred, High School Diploma required
Minimum of one year of recent work with persons with severe and persistent mental illness, knowledge of major mental illness from a bio psychosocial perspective
Basic knowledge of psychosocial medication and symptom management
Valid Driver's License
WHO YOU ARE:
Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.
Persistent. Although it may take a while to achieve a goal, you do not give up.
Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.
SHARE OUR VALUES:
We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.
NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATIONI hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.
NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONI understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. Iauthorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission forthe individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera FrenchCommunity Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.
This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds fordismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.