Supported Employment & Education Specialist (SEE) – Navigate Program

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from an accredited college or university
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals with mental illness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Master’s degree in Social Science or a related field
• Three (3) years of experience working with individuals with mental illness
• Experience in supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, or educational counseling
• Knowledge of community employment resources and post-secondary educational systems

• Help clients develop and achieve individualized employment and educational goals
• Conduct comprehensive vocational and educational assessments
• Assist clients with obtaining competitive employment and enrolling in educational programs
• Develop relationships with community employers and educational institutions
• Provide ongoing follow-along support to promote long-term success in employment and education

• Conduct outreach to employers and educational providers to expand opportunities for clients
• Advocate for clients seeking competitive employment and educational advancement
• Connect clients with community resources that support vocational and educational success

• Participate in collaborative treatment planning with the interdisciplinary care team
• Complete routine assessments and maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Attend weekly team meetings and participate in regular clinical supervision
• Complete required staff development and training activities

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

• Knowledge of supported employment and education principles
• Strong counseling and client engagement skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Job development and community networking skills
• Assessment and treatment planning experience
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills
• Understanding of confidentiality laws, client rights, and ethical standards
• Familiarity with the Baker Act, Marchman Act, and behavioral health services

• Combination of office-based work and community outreach
• Frequent computer use, documentation, and travel within the community
• Ability to visit employers, educational institutions, and client locations as needed

• Behavioral health and community-based service environment
• Regular travel to meet with clients, employers, schools, and community partners
• OSHA Class III work environment

• Success in helping clients achieve employment and educational goals
• Timeliness and accuracy of documentation and assessments
• Development of employer and educational partnerships
• Client engagement and satisfaction
• Compliance with agency policies and Supported Employment & Education best practices
• Effective collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit options
• 401(k) with employer match

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Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.