Employment Specialist  (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: Areta Crowell Wellness & Recovery Center (Downtown SD)
Region: Downtown San Diego
Services: Adult Outpatient (AOP)
Career Type: Counselors

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday. Clinic hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Pay Rate: $23.75 to $25.00 per hour

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Vocational Rehabilitation required. Master's degree in psychiatric rehabilitation preferred.

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Free clinical supervision and CEUs
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

As an Employment Specialist, you will:

Work with a highly dynamic interdisciplinary team on a shared caseload, with the objective to assist clients to reintegrate back into school, the workforce, or volunteer positions. Duties include:

• Conduct initial behavioral, functional, and vocational assessments for clients
• Help clients develop vocational/educational goals and plans to facilitate reintegration into the workforce using a supported employment based model
• Assist clients in developing resumes and linking them with other employment resources
• Develop networks to increase job development and placement within the community
• Work with companies and with clients to facilitate and maintain job placements
• Provide intensive case management supports for the assigned clients

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with a mental health population, especially with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred
• Experience providing employment services
• Previous vocational rehabilitation experience strongly preferred
  
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!

Areta Crowell Wellness Recovery Center is one of our Adult Outpatient programs (AOP), which provide behavioral health services including psychiatric and clinical assessment, treatment planning, ongoing medication services, individual and group counseling, case management, crisis intervention, mobile outreach, vocational support, peer support and older adult outreach. We deliver fully integrated services to adult clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance use disorders.

All of our outpatient programs also provide full-time walk-in services. Our programs utilize evidence-based practices to assist our clients in reaching their goals and to live the highest quality of life while managing their mental illness.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment Specialist