Career Services Specialist - harbor : Job Details

Harbor is looking for a Career Services Specialist provider who provides vocational assessment and guidance to clients (18 years of age and older) and coordinates linkage between employers and clients.Position is full-time.Education/Experience/Other Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work or closely related behavioral/mental field from an accredited college or university, plus 1 year vocational rehabilitation experience required; or an Associates' degree plus 3 years vocational rehabilitation experience; or, in lieu of previous requirement, 5 years' experience providing vocational rehabilitation services (i.e. job development, job coaching) to BVR, ODJFS funding sources.
• Preference will be given to candidate who is licensed in Ohio (LSW or LPC) and to the candidate who has experience in vocational rehabilitation with the noted client population.
• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.

Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties:DOCUMENTATION

Responsible for the quality and completeness of the client record.

Completes an initial interview, career assessment, and develops and updates an Individualized Employment Plan (IEP) for each client reflecting the client's goals and support needs.

Responsible for accurate and timely documentation which includes, but is not limited to: Client Service/Progress Notes, Incident Report forms and any other forms necessary to document services and determine program eligibility.

Types documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor.

In providing services, fulfills or exceeds client contact expectations established by Harbor.

EVALUATION

Assesses client readiness for employment and formulates appropriate interventions to assist the client in making progress towards setting and achieving their employment goals.

Assists the client in identifying his/her interests, skills, and aptitudes to assist in exploring possible vocational choices.

Assists the client in gaining information on the effects of employment on entitlements / financial assistance that the client may be receiving (i.e., SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Section 8, Food Stamps) to assist the client in making an informed choice.

Evaluates worksite/employee job match and may complete worksite job analysis.

Evaluates and revises the IEP according to the client's responses and needs.

Assesses client, employer, partner, and community satisfaction with career services and identifies possibly service needs.

About Harbor:

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
• 350+ clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

Why Work for Harbor?It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
• Clinical supervision hours offered
• Employee referral bonuses
• Ability to make a difference in your community!