Pathways of Washington, a subsidiary of Pathways, is one of the largest national providers of accessible, outcome-based behavioral and mental health services. At Pathways, we deliver exceptional value by creating healthier communities through the work of exceptional people. Our more than 5,000 employees provide the highest-quality home- and community-based social services and non-emergency transportation services in 17 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. We proudly serve more than 60,000 unique clients. We specialize in providing direct services and case management to children, adolescents and adults with behavioral and medical health needs, as well as those supervised by government subsidized programs, in their homes or through community-based resources. Pathways offers a full spectrum of social service and behavioral health solutions, including Youth & Family Services, Adult Services, and Prevention Services. Within each area, clients have access to a broad range of social and behavioral services to meet their needs.

Position Overview

The Supported Employment Specialist provides pre and post-employment support services offered through person-centered planning process in order to assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-employment services

Assessing individuals and creating a person-centered plan for job development and placement.

Job carving

Benefits education and planning

Transportation as related to delivery of authorized service

Employment Sustaining Services

Career advancement services

Negotiation with employers

Job analysis

Job coaching

Benefits education and planning

Transportation as related to delivery of authorized service

Asset development

Follow along supports

Adherence to quality standards

Complete required documentation, including tracking and reporting within required timeframes.

Attends training, staffing and supervision meetings as necessary.

Maintains and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients

Other duties as assigned or necessary to support the program and/or the company.

Education and Certifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in human or social services from an accredited college or university and at least two years of demonstrated experience providing supported employment or similar services; or

Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) by the Employment Support Professional Certification Council (ESPCC) and a minimum of one year demonstrated experience; or

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and a minimum of one year demonstrated experience; or

Have 4 years or more of demonstrated experience providing supported employment or similar services

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Proof of: valid Washington driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are required.

Prior behavioral health experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Knowledge and experience with job and educational/vocational coordination for transitional age youth is required.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time

Intermediate level PC skills required.

Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Effectively use the Electronic Health Record system

Possess organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and be flexible.

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.