Are you interested in working with a company that values people and has a passion for service? Do you want to become part of an organization that cares about your personal and professional growth? If you have answered YES to these questions, then you should consider working for Pathways!

AmericanWork, Inc. began providing services to Georgia’s severely mentally ill adults in 1999, and today offers a range of services that maximize the ability of people with a mental illness or addictive disorder to live and thrive in their community. Our goals are parallel with the recovery and resiliency model Georgia desires.

AmericanWork, Inc. is a subsidiary of Pathways.

AmericanWork, Inc. Team is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an Employment Specialist helping to identify and problem solve any barriers keeping assigned consumers from getting a job. Barriers could be using substance in which case, responsible for consulting with supervisor and make referral.

Job Duties:Provides Supported Employment services to eligible consumers, who express a desire to work and that, due to the impact and severity of their mental illness have recently lost employment, or been underemployed or unemployed on a frequent or long term basis. Services include supports to access benefits counseling; identify vocational skills and interests; and develop and implement a job search plan to obtain competitive employment based on the consumer’s strengths, preferences, abilities, and needs. In accordance with current best practice, this service emphasizes that a rapid job search be prioritized above traditional prevocational training, work adjustment, or transitional employment which may be offered by traditional vocational rehabilitation services. After suitable employment is attained, services may include job coaching to support the consumer in learning the specific job skills/tasks and interpersonal skills necessary to perform and successfully retain a particular job. If the consumer is terminated or desires a different job, services are provided to assist the consumer in redefining vocational and long term career goals and in finding, learning and maintaining new employment aligned with these goals. Employment goals and services are integrated into the consumers’ overall behavioral health service plan, and are available until the consumer no longer desires or needs Supported Employment specialty services to successfully maintain employment.

Job Qualifications:

• Must meet the requirements for paraprofessional status per DBHDD guidelines• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.• Have an understanding and sensitivity to serving the divers and special needs population• Must have high school diploma or GED at a minimum• Must have valid Georgia Driver’s License with low violations

Pathways is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our team members and offers the following total rewards package:

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account

Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts

Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

401 K with employer contribution

Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement

Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements

Opportunities for advancement! As we grow, you grow with us!

Pathways is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.