Employment Specialist

$500 HIRING BONUS

Looking to do meaningful work helping others in the community as a Employment Specialist?

AmericanWork, Inc., part of Pathways – one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services, is in search of a compassionate, caring, growth-minded Employment Specialist.

For your passion and dedication as a Employment Specialist, we offer paid training, career advancement opportunities, medical/dental/vision, PTO, paid holidays, flexible part time or full time flexible schedule and much, much more (read below)! We realize that your growth is paramount to our continued reputation of quality and service excellence, so we are ready to invest in YOU from day one!

About your Role:

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.

Does the Following Apply to You?

· 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

Perks for working Full time at Pathways:

· 401 K Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision plans

· Paid Vacation days that increase with tenure after the first year!

· Separate Paid Sick leave that rolls over each year

· Paid Holidays

· Opportunities for advancement in our national company! As we grow, you grow with us!

· Employee Assistance Program

· Perks @ Pathways (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)

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Not the job you’re looking for?

AmericanWork Inc. has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to https://americanwork-llc.careerplug.com/jobs

To Learn More About Us:

Pathways @ http://www.pathways.com/mission-vision-and-values/

AmericanWork @ https://www.pathways.com/georgia

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.