Bilingual Supported Employment Specialist Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Bilingual Supported Employment Specialist Greater Nashua Mental Health – 3.2 Nashua, NH Job Details Full-time $19.07 – $26.99 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Loan repayment program Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Bereavement leave Qualifications Bilingual Microsoft Word Spanish Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook CSS Working with people with disabilities English Mid-level Microsoft Office Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Motivational interviewing Psychology Interviewing Social Work Communication skills

Full Job Description Description:

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a full-time Bilingual Supported Employment Specialist to join our Adult Services team! The Bilingual Supported Employment Specialist delivers evidence-based supported employment services to adults with severe mental illness. Assist both English and Spanish speaking clients in identifying and achieving their employment goals, based on the clients’ interests and preferences. Engages all available supports, including treatment team members and identified natural supports. Provides services through all phases of employment, including resume building, preparing for job interviewing, and sustaining employment through the provision of follow-along supports.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides direct client care to individuals based on assigned caseload; provides a minimum of 50% of billable service hours (20 hours if full time) each week Completes documentation of progress notes for each service delivered, including outreach attempts, within 3 business days (with the first day being date of service) Maintains schedule in the agency’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) Conducts research in order to prepare for client visits that support targeted intervention, including evidence-based interventions, e.g., Motivational Interviewing Participates in weekly individual supervision with the Coordinator of Supported Employment, and weekly group supervision with the supported employment team Reaches out to and connects with new referrals within 7 business days from receipt of referral Engages in weekly job development with a goal of six job development contacts per week; providing no fewer than three job development contacts per week Attends mandatory CSS weekly team meetings Attends stakeholder meetings, such as local Vocational Rehabilitation, Annual Employment Connect, or Monthly SE meetings with other mental health centers, as identified by the Coordinator of Supported Employment Collects and shares employment statistics with SE group during weekly SE group supervision and with assigned treatment team Participates in rotating job board activities, promotes SE programs to interested stakeholders, i.e. HEARTS Peer Support Center, and conducts presentations at department meetings Participates in peer chart reviews and annual audit preparations Conducts and submits mileage/expense sheets within the pay period they are due Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field Fluency in English and Spanish is required Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities Trained in delivering evidence-based supported employment services a plus Knowledge of motivational interviewing skills Resume development and job interviewing skills Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) Strong collaborating skills and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments Ability to exercise sound judgment Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy

Why Join Us:

We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including: Choice of 2 health insurance plans Health Reimbursement Arrangement Health Plan Opt Out Benefit Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Group Life and AD&D Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Accident & Critical Illness Insurances 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Employee Assistance Plan Generous Earned Time Off Paid Extended Sick Time 10 Paid Holidays Bereavement Leave Tuition Reimbursement Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program Greater Nashua Mental Health is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Salary DOE:

$19.07 – $26.99