Employment Team Lead

Job description Community Care Network is hiring for an Employment Team Lead Community Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and collaborative human services. About The Role The Employment Team Lead is responsible for providing oversight, coordination, and leadership to the employment specialists team. This position provides direct support and services to clients who are interested in employment and/or continuing education. This position will work to develop partnerships with local businesses, hiring agencies, volunteer organizations, and education institutions and act as a liaison between these community partners, clients, and service providers. The Employment Team Lead will foster a person-centered approach, utilizing a harm reduction model facilitated through community education, modeling, and consultation. This position will maintain a strong connection to the broader Adult Services Team and Rutland Mental Health through weekly team meetings, trainings, weekly supervision, and office space. This position will be primarily community based, meeting and engaging individuals where they are in a variety of settings. also provides direct supervision, coordination of, and training for staff who provide this support to clients. Principal Responsibilities Perform general oversight and daily management of Wellness Wing services Collaborate with Community Program Manager to ensure that all evaluations for staff supervised are completed in a timely manner. Ensures that staff attend and are compliant in all mandatory training. Provide regular feedback, supervision, and support to all staff on a consistent basis. Maintains flexibility in being able to work with different individuals as needed due to potential staff shortages, emergencies, etc. Conduct interviews, hire, and coordinate new hire training as needed in conjunction with the Community Program Manager. Provides a positive team-oriented work environment. Develops staff schedules and assures program has appropriate coverage. Attend interdisciplinary team meeting for case consultation Works flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the individuals served (i.e. covering shifts). Oversees Wellness Wing Group/Activity Schedule Co-Facilitates weekly Wellness Wing team meeting Assures that the interests and preferences of the individuals are followed by staff, according to the individual treatment plan. Monitoring and checking EMR notes for compliance with agency standards. Maintain a working knowledge of the individuals supported. Responsible for informing appropriate parties of staff changes and/or schedule changes. Provides appropriate follow-up on event report and CIR's with staff and Program Manager. Maintains safe program areas and reports any unsafe conditions immediately to Program Manager. Maintain knowledge and skills consistent with current best practices. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered. At least 2 years relevant experience. Strong leadership skills (i.e. accountability, follow through, coaching techniques, constructive feedback, multitasking…etc.). Dedicated to setting goals and follow through with vision and plans. Proficiency with computers, experience entering data into electronic medical records (EMR) program. Ability to work with others in a positive, responsible manner. Strong writing and organizational skills in order to receive and convey information in efficient and effective manner. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Flexibility, dependability, and ability to work independently. Commitment to community inclusion and individual choice. Able to flex schedule as needed. Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont. •Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human services or related course of study. Excellent understanding of the etiology and treatment of mental illness. Demonstrated success in working with person with mental illness. Ability to work as a strong ally with clients and their families. In-depth knowledge of Social Security Work Incentives, and the effects of working on State of Vermont Benefits. Strong knowledge of the needs of regional employers and an ability to work confidently and positively with them in a business-like professional manner. Strong management and organizational skills. An ability to work effectively in an often-conflicting environment that has a high need for service with limited resources. Proficiency with computers, experience entering data into electronic medical records program Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont. •Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire. What's In It For YOU Competitive Pay Range $23.34 - $24.09 (compensation is typically dependent upon experience) Comprehensive Benefit Package 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Career Training and Development Our work is guided by our core values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, Cultural Competence, Person-Centered, and Continuous Learning and Growth. CCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Keywords environment-health-and-safety-hsse mental-health education-training vocational-continuing-education state-local-municipal local-business clubs-organizations external-workforce training-certification office-space training-and-development health-promotion-recreation-wellness-benefits ecology-environment treatment-planning electronic-medical-record-emr electromagnetic-radiation-emr compliance trade-shows-events policies-and-practices competencies coaching-mentoring constructive-feedback dating-personals criminal-records background-investigations background-checks social-security youth-organizations-resources salary-range dental-insurance employee-assistance counseling-employee-assistance-programs-eaps flexible-spending-accounts-fsa health-insurance health-savings-account-hsa health-savings-accounts-hsa savings-account deposit-accounts life-insurance time-and-attendance paid-time-off professional-development pensions-retirement-benefits retirement-planning tuition-assistance vision-care vision-insurance corporate-training company-values continuous-learning