Employment Specialist - CSP at Washington County Mental Health Services

Montpelier, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

20.25

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Relationship Building, Interpersonal Skills, Vocational Assessment, Job Development, Coaching, Collaboration, Advocacy, Organizational Skills, Documentation, Caseload Management, Problem Solving, Judgment

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Employment Specialist As an employment specialist, you’ll collaborate closely with our community support treatment teams, state vocational rehabilitation services, and state-funded employment specialists to design pathways that foster independence and personal growth. As a key member of our vocational team, you’ll build trusting relationships with both consumers and community partners, connecting individuals to employers and opportunities that align with their goals. You’ll support people on an individual level, helping them leverage their strengths, overcome barriers, and move toward recovery from isolation and financial hardship. This is an excellent fit for someone who brings practical judgment, empathy, and intuition to support people facing mental health challenges. Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO): 12 vacation days and 12 sick days per year, with additional accruals for longstanding employees. Health Insurance: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-sponsored coverage. Retirement: 403(b) plan with generous employer match. Educational Support: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance. Flexible Schedule: 30–40 hours per week with scheduling flexibility. Job Duties: Serve as a key member of an agency-supported treatment team, coordinating services and promoting integration of employment supports. Build trusting relationships with consumers, helping them leverage strengths and work toward recovery from isolation and financial hardship. Facilitate placement of consumers into competitive, community-based, flexible employment opportunities. Conduct individualized assessments to identify skills, interests, and employment goals. Provide job development, employer outreach, and work with the benefits team to support successful employment. Follow up with working consumers to ensure job retention and satisfaction. Collaborate with community partners and employers to promote inclusive hiring and workforce integration. Empower consumers to achieve independence, personal growth, and meaningful participation in the workforce. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field, with at least two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Access to a safe, reliable, and insured vehicle for travel to community and employment sites. Knowledge, skills, and competencies: Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills Strong ability to support individuals in achieving independence Skilled in vocational assessment, job development, and coaching Effective collaboration and advocacy skills Strong organizational, documentation, and caseload management skills Practical problem-solving and sound judgment Work Environment: May involve transporting consumers in your personal vehicle, including in variable weather conditions. Work requires flexibility, with frequent transitions between different locations and types of work sites. Compensation: This 37.5 hour position starts at $20.25 and includes comprehensive benefits including paid time off, employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; a 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match; and educational benefits such as tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment. To apply: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 802-229-1399. About the agency: For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.” Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes us stronger, we are committed to inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Employment Specialist will coordinate services as part of a treatment team and facilitate the placement of consumers into employment opportunities. They will build relationships with consumers and community partners to promote independence and personal growth.