Supported Employmenet Supervisor

Are you a take charge person?  Can you inspire others?  Do you communicate your vision and goals clearly? Are you able to apply creativity and innovation to situations?

West Central Behavioral Health is seeking applicants for the Supported Employment Coordinator position serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness.  The individual will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Supported Employment team.  This includes hire, onboard, supervise, coach, train, and manage performance.

The Supported Employment Coordinator participates in the development of program activities, problem-solve issues and system barriers impacting the delivery of services, network with local businesses, collaborate with DHHS staff around program fidelity, and attend to the day-to-day operations of the Supported Employment program.

Responsibilities:

·       Coordinate all aspects of the supported employment programs to include supervision of Supported Employment Specialist.

·       Develop and train staff in workforce competencies; ensure program and staff meet all goals.

·       Ensure benefit/entitlement information is disseminated in a timely manner.

·       Provide ongoing communication and education to clinical teams in regard to supported employment services.

·       Function as a Supported Employment Specialist for assigned consumers.

·       Provide direct Supported Employment Services, illness management skills, employment planning, job development services and employer support.

·       Serve as a link to relevant community stakeholders through education, advocacy, and support to ensure a strong network of care is maintained.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, rehabilitation, counseling, social work, nursing or the equivalent education and work experience.
• Master’s level degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field is preferred.
• 2 years’ related Human Services experience
• Supervisory experience

Be a part of our team!

West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!

Ask us about creative work schedules, remote/hybrid work, full time/part time, geographic options, different shifts, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting!

We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees.  We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters.  CEUs are available for most in-service programs.

Loan Repayment Program:  As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Agency Student Loan Assistance Program – eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years

For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.”  To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals.  Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!