Supported Employment Specialist - TM018

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

5d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Supported Employment Specialist will assist clients in developing goals related to employment and vocational rehabilitation that will ensure positive outcomes for clients using the IPS fidelity model. This position requires a significant amount of time in the community, such as client residences and local businesses.

Requirements

Either a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate required
Qualified Mental Health Association (QMHA) certification through MHACBO.
At least two years experience providing direct services to individuals diagnosed with mental health concerns.
Training in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) or willingness to be trained in IPS
A driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a vocational specialist preferred.
Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage clients in establishing trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community settings. Must adhere to all aspects of the IPS fidelity model.
Assist clients in learning how benefits will be affected by earned income.
Help client’s think about long-term employment goals, work history, strengths, justice involvement, and other factors that are related to and may affect vocational goals.
Complete career profile for each client and assist client with updating the profile as new experiences occur.
Develop individual employment plans with clients that incorporates information from the client’s employment goals.
Collaborate with clinicians and other providers regarding information that may be included in this plan and will be coordinated with comprehensive plan of care.
Support clients in connecting to, engaging with, and following through with employment opportunities.
Provide outreach services to potential employers, educators, community partners, and other networking contacts to promote positive community connections.
Work as a liaison between client and potential employer to assist with orientation, training, and engagement.

Benefits

14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC