Employment & Education Specialist - individual Support

Employment & Education Specialist-Individual Support

Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team! Under immediate to general supervision, the Employment and Education Specialist utilizes the evidence-based approach Individual Placement and Support (IPS). This position provides individualized services to consumers: community-based services, job and/or school search, job development and placement, school development, interview skills training, follow-along support for jobs and school, collaboration with consumers' employers and/or academic personnel, builds relationships with area employers, and provides related case management needs. Demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services field preferred. Case Management Certificate required.
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illnesses and/or substance use issues and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by an innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

1. Increased access to care and crisis services
2. Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services
3. Added care coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
4. Greater access to social services for clients' economic and social needs
5. Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.