Vocational Specialist Position Available In Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Greensburg, PA
1 DAYS AGO
21516983
Summary
Greensburg, PA
Competitive Salary
1 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commisssion
40.00 hours per week / Weekend, Rotation Shift /Full-Time
Description Reference #: 5001106347506
Vocational Specialist #99266

Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States Position Type:

Full-Time Shift:

1st Shift – with week-ends

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm; one 10-6 shift a week; rotating on-call, weekends and holidays

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree. Preferred focus on rehabilitation counseling.
1-2 years of experience supporting individuals managing mental illness for candidates without the preferred bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling will be considered.
Proficiency in recovery principles and working within a recovery-driven system.
Valid Driver’s License. Travel is necessary to offer support across Westmoreland County.

Description:

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?
At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Vocational Specialist to join our team in our Greensburg, PA location supporting Westmoreland County.

Position Details:

Make a meaningful impact as a Vocational Specialist, leading consumer engagement through the Supported Employment model in community settings, driving job development, placement, and coaching. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, guiding skill development, and aiding individuals toward employment or further education milestones. Active consumer engagement and participation in Community Support Planning meetings are essential.
Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven’t found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management.
Join our team delivering personalized support, and empowering individuals to maintain residences and jobs within the community. If you’re passionate about empowerment, recovery, and personalized care, contribute to making a difference!
Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals’ residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.

Benefits:

Merakey offers medical, dental – vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPay
Work/Life Balance
Flexible Schedules
Cell Phone Discount Plans
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
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Membership About Merakey:

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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