Employment Specialist - ICTS
Compass Health Network

Compensation: $20.24 per hour; $21.51 QMHP

POSITION PURPOSE

Expanding vocational opportunities for persons with psychiatric disabilities providing individualized, community-based and integrated employment support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC

• Directly assist consumers to choose, obtain and maintain competitive employment
• Identify, cultivate and document community employment opportunities
• Assist to measure employer and consumer satisfaction at least on a semi-annual basis
• Appropriate documentation and recording within the case record according to policy
• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision
• Regularly attend team meetings and huddles
• Adhere to ongoing professional training policies
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, VR, and community

QUALIFICATION(S): DESIRED DEMONSTRATED KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking
• Change Readiness
• Collaborative Relationships
• Conflict Resolution
• Creative Thinking
• Communication – Oral
• Communication – Written
• Decision Making
• Empowers Others
• Flexible Thinking
• Forward Thinking
• Leadership
• Multitasking/Planning
• Organizational/Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Risk Management/ Assessment
• Strategic Thinking
• Teamwork
• Technical Expertise

QUALIFICATION(S): EDUCATION

• High School/GED required
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in a human service-related field preferred

QUALIFICATION(S): WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• At least four (4) years of experience required if a High School/GED is the highest education obtained
• At least two (2) years of experience required if an Associate’s degree is the highest education obtained
(*If the degree is an Associate’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Health Support from an approved institution; then no additional experience is required)
• At least one (1) year of experience required if a non-human service Bachelor’s degree is the highest education obtained
• All experience must include working with individuals with psychiatric, substance use, and/or developmental disabilities
• A valid driver's license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Class E MO driver’s license by the end of the 60-day introductory period required (ICTS program only)

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.