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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Centennial Mental Health Center Supported Employment Specialist in Sterling, Colorado

POSITION SUMMARY Carries out the services of the Individualized Placement and Supports (IPS) Supported Employment program by assisting disabled adults with community job development, job placement and post-employment follow up.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Engages clients and establishes trusting collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of competitive employment in community settings. 2. Assists clients in obtaining information about their benefits (i.e. SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how their benefits will be affected by employment. 3. Helps clients think about long-term employment or education goals, work history, strengths and other factors that relate to a current vocational goal. 4. Conducts job development and job search activities directed towards positions that are individualized to the interests of the clients, following the principles and procedures of IPS Supported Employment. 5. Conducts a minimum of 6 employer contacts per week to learn about businesses and employer needs. 6. Provides individualized follow-along supports to assist clients in maintaining employment. Develops an individualized employment plan with the client and incorporating input from the mental health team. 7. Is responsible to carry a case load of 15 clients after the first six months of employment. 8. Is responsible for 8 job starts each year after the first year of employment. 9. Spends at least 65% or more of total scheduled work hours in the community. 10. Provides education and support to family members about work. Gathers input about skills, interests and strengths of the client and ideas for supports. 11. Prepares timely reports and works cooperatively with the Division of Vocation Rehabilitation (DVR) to determine eligibility for employment. 12. Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with Center standards. 13. Participates in meetings, in-services and supervisory sessions as required. 14. Performs other job duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION High School Diploma or equivalent, education and experience equivalent to undergraduate degree in mental health, social services or business is preferred.

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS Experience working with people with serious mental illness, providing employment services and knowledge of the work world are preferred. Having the ability to maintain appropriate boundaries, identify strengths, and support the client right to make independent decisions when possible. Knowledge of community resources and disability programs/resources. Knowledge of cultural issues that may have a bearing on service provision. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy to include basic skills in e-mail communication and word processing. Ability to work as an effective team member is essential. Ability to travel within the Center's service area or to other locations as needed.

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