Employment Specialist Position Available In Orange, Vermont

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• At Clara Martin Center we have an opening for a full time SupportedEmployment Specialist working in our Randolph VT (3 days/week) andBradford VT (2 days/week) offices.

• Responsibilities:

• Provide counseling and training relative to employment skills planning for young adults transitioning from school and into employment, and for older adults seeking employment
• Build community relationships and opportunities to create and maintain part time / full time employment options for our clients in our local communities
• Responsible for the completion and coordination of clinical documentation and treatment plans for a supported employment caseload and will work as an essential part of a behavioral health treatment team.

Successful candidates must be able to communicate effectively bothorally and in writing, and to teach professional communication skills toothers to support employment.

• Minimum of a bachelors degree in psychology, Business or related fieldis desired. Two years of experience in community based or employmentwork preferred. A combination of education, previous experience and therequisite skill set to perform the essential functions of the positionmay be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Working knowledge of Supported Employment Best Practices and trends inthe supported employment field; working knowledge of the fundamentaltypes of emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues related to thepopulation to be served; and working knowledge of a variety of servicemodalities to meet the needs of the population served is stronglydesired.