SLV Behavioral Health is Seeking an Employment Specialist to work with our clients. SLV Behavioral Health is a regional leader in Behavioral Health Services. We are community based and work with many agencies throughout the San Luis Valley. We are a non-profit agency with purpose - dedicated to hope, healing and recovery.

When you join SLVBHG, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where you are an important part of an ever-changing industry. At SLVBHG, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. Your work will have a direct impact on the providers of our agency and the people we serve. If you want to be part of the behavioral health industry and have an impact on our San Luis Valley communities, this is the place for you!

We offer a generous benefits package for all employees working 30 hours or more.

Including:

• Medical Coverage through Cigna
• Dental coverage through Ameritas with a buy-up option
• Vision Coverage through VSP with a buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA through Rocky Mountain Reserve
• Life Insurance, AD&D and short-term and long-term Disability insurance through Mutual of Omaha. There is also an option to buy-up to increase your coverage.
• 401K with matching funds of 5% starting at 6 months employment. Vested from day one
• Aflac accident and hospital benefits as an option
• Pet Insurance through Nationwide as an option
• EAP through Mines and Associated
• Identity Theft Protection through IDX
• 11 paid holidays a year for full-time employees
• 2 personal days

Position Overview - Employment Specialist

The Employment Specialist is responsible for the overall guidance to persons served through the process of obtaining and maintaining paid employment.

Essential Job Functions - Employment Specialist

• Develops individual recovery plans for obtaining and maintaining employment.
• Reviews and updates service plans at a frequency determined by current policy and procedures.
• Teaches job seeking skills such as completing job applications, resume writing, effective interviewing skills and appropriate work behaviors.
• Works with persons served on an individual and group basis to develop strategies to resolve job-related problems when they arise.
• Develops new and ongoing relationships with area employers in an effort to establish job placement opportunities.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation and records of all client interaction.
• Attend mandatory IPS and DVR trainings.
• Complies with all IPS and DVR reporting protocols.
• Coordinates support with other staff members and community service providers as appropriate.
• Attends weekly staff meetings and supervision with Case Management Supervisor.
• Adheres to all safety policies.
• Follows agency, policies, procedures, and general work rules.
• Attends and represents employment programs at team meetings, community provider meetings, and events.

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Education/Skill Requirements - Employment Specialist

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prefer experience working with people in a human service field
• Licensure/Certificate/Registration:

Other Skills/Abilities - Employment Specialist

Knowledge and or experience in vocational rehabilitation. Valid current driver’s license required. Ability to use Electronic Health Record, Microsoft word, and resume writer computer programs.

Work Environment

General office environment; light physical work as needed: travel or errands outside the office.