Employment Specialist - BW0417

Find a career with a nationwide leader of mental healthcare services.

Thresholds, Illinois` oldest and largest psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery center, creates the opportunity for people with mental illness to live with dignity and independence. The agency, with its thirty service locations and more than 75 housing developments in the Chicago area, is a recognized leader in mental health recovery. Thresholds provides excellent opportunities for career development and promotion. Thresholds has also been voted as one of Chicago`s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for. Thresholds encourages individuals who have experienced mental health recovery to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Thresholds also offers an exemplary benefits package that includes 18.5 vacation days in the first year of employment. Unparalleled in-house employee training and development programs and a supportive management team distinguish Thresholds from other employers. Join the Thresholds team!

Description of Duties:
Employment Specialist will work as a member of integrated clinical team at Bridge West. The employment specialist will follow the principles of evidenced based supported employment. They will be responsible for engaging members interested in vocational services as well as responsible for facilitating interviews for employment and job exploration/development/seeking / retention efforts daily. Must document services and outcome measures, e.g. electronic billing services, DRS paperwork etc. Various other duties include but not limited to developing relationships with DRS counselors and transporting members to DRS appointments. 

Qualifications and Experience Required:
Must model wellness and interact with respect and regard. Must be able to work in a team effectively. Must have a positive manner and belief in the value of work for everyone. Experience with employment, sales, and/or customer service essential.  May substitute sales or customer service experience for BA. Must learn to assess existing symptoms of mental illness and respond to program. Must be able to contribute to the creation of supportive, dynamic and healthy milieu.  Must be a self starter, flexible, problem solver.
 
Requirements, Responsibilities and/or Duties Unique to the Position:
Employment Specialist will need to be familiar with and utilize Evidence Based Practices – SEP.  Required to have a valid driver’s license and car and carry bodily injury liability insurance – 100,000/300,000.

Minimum Education Required:  Bachelor’s degree or sales experience