ACT Vocational Speicalist at Amherst H Wilder Founda

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vocational Rehabilitation, Case Management, Job Development, Job Coaching, Employment Services, Mental Health Support, Community Outreach, Resource Coordination, Therapeutic Relationships, Functional Assessments, Benefits Counseling, Client Empowerment, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Client Advocacy, Education Support

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Application Deadline: Until filled Salary: $52,000 - $60,000 per year This is a full time position. Duties We are seeking a passionate and skilled professional to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team in a unique dual role. Our ACT team is a dynamic, multidisciplinary group dedicated to providing comprehensive care to adults with severe and persistent mental illness in our community. You will be instrumental in empowering clients from underserved communities by blending case management with vocational rehabilitation. If you are looking for a role where you can directly impact someone's journey toward recovery, independence, and meaningful work, this is it! As a Vocational Specialist, you will engage and support clients to identify their vocational and educational goals; conduct vocational assessments to understand skills, interests, and strengths; spearhead job development by building relationships with employers and educational institutions; support clients through job placement and school enrollment, provide job coaching and follow-along supports in workplace and academic settings to ensure long-term success and offer benefits counseling to help clients understand how employment impacts their benefits. As a Case Manager, you will serve as a central point of coordination, working closely with the ACT team, community agencies, and families; connect clients with vital resources and coordinate all aspects of their treatment process, ensure clients maintain contact with their psychiatrist and follow up to support medication adherence, complete comprehensive functional assessments to inform personalized care plans, build strong, therapeutic relationships with individual clients and their families, develop partnerships with other community service providers to create a robust network of support. Job Qualifications Bachelors degree in a Behavioral Sciences or Related field required. Experience may not be exchanged for education. Minimum 1 year experience in family outreach, support, counseling or community mental health. Minimum 1 year of experience providing employment services or advanced education that involved field training in vocational services to individuals with mental illness (e.g. job development, job coaching, supported employment). Must meet mental health practitioner requirements of law. Valid Driver's License, auto insurance and reliable vehicle required. About Wilder When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families. Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs. In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, career development, and training opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity and equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come. https://www.wilder.org/ [https://www.wilder.org/] Online Application Information Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time. There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully: 1. Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *). 2. Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address. 3. Enter Address 4. Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area. 5. Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other required questions if applicable. 6. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability” 7. Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary. Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicants’ proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements. Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.

Responsibilities

As a Vocational Specialist, you will support clients in identifying vocational and educational goals while conducting assessments and facilitating job placements. As a Case Manager, you will coordinate treatment processes and connect clients with essential resources.