Seeking Full-Time Employment Specialist

　　Interested in a rewarding job and a supportive culture and being part of an organization that rates the highest in the state for consumer satisfaction? Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. has openings for a Full-Time Employment Specialist.

　　The rising demand for mental health and substance use disorder services offers immediate employment opportunities to make a difference in a strong, stable organization.

　　If you like making a difference in your community and are passionate about working in a nonprofit organization, Seacoast Mental Health Center is an excellent choice!

　　We have an immediate opening for an Employment Specialist. The Employment Specialist will provide direct, indirect, Evidence Based Supported Employment, services to eligible adults and their families. Employment Services are most effective when provided in the community, and as such most of the Employment Specialist's time is spent with clients out of the office.

　　Employment Specialists will engage in job development activities that include provision of community outreach and education to existing and prospective employers.

　　The Employment Specialist must be able to make an accurate vocational assessment, and document these needs and goals into a coherent employment plan. Employment Specialists must also document each contact with, or on behalf of, a client, do periodic chart reviews and treatment plan addendums in a timely fashion.

　　The Employment Specialist will provide, plan and monitor services in a manner that preserves the client's dignity and builds on the client's independent functioning. A central part of this work is building and structuring a "natural" support system with family, coworkers on the job site, friends, neighbors, organizations, and other groups or individuals who wish to be involved and helpful.

　　Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in psychology/social work. Employment Specialists should demonstrate a good understanding of human behavior, mental illness, psychiatric rehabilitation, treatment, recover, family systems and the social, rehabilitation and health care systems.

　　The Employment Specialist must hold a valid driver's license and be able to demonstrate a "clean" driving record. CPR and First Aid Training is recommended.

　　Starting Salary - $45,864.00

　　Seacoast Mental Health Center, Inc. offers a generous compensation package including paid time off, health and dental plans, retirement account match, etc. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value the diversity of our community.