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FIRST STEP HOUSE Employment Specialist - Case Manager in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
At First Step House, "We help people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery, "and we are dedicated to this mission.
We are hiring a full time Employment Specialist Case Manager in Salt Lake City, Utah!
The Employment Specialist works with vulnerable people in our community who need support to achieve their employment goals. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and boundaries, as the Employment Specialist works with those who have substance use and mental health disorders. Our employment program is a structured, evidence-based, supportive employment program that helps people develop and achieve long-term career goals to enhance their quality of life. The Employment Specialist ensures that this program operates with fidelity to the model and helps with ongoing program development. This includes connecting people with educational and training resources, linking people with appropriately matched employers, and acting as a liaison between clients, employers, and treatment providers. The Employment Specialist assists with other administrative tasks, as needed, and works in concert with the priorities of the Senior Management Team and the Board of Directors. The overall goals of employment program are to (a) provide supportive employment, (b) help people with career development and job placement, and (c) link people to service work.
Looking for flexibility? Join our team and enjoy a standardized 36-hour work week!
- Pay Ranges from $40,000 - $45,000 per year
Our full-time benefits include:
- 36-hour work week (Monday - Thursday | 4x9s)
- Generous paid time off allowance, which increases with tenure
- 15 observed holidays a year, including your birthday
- 401k employer matching
- Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Medical
- Opportunity for annual merit increase and annual bonus
- Team environment with an exceptional work culture
Duties include but not limited to:
Help build the employment program to ensure effective, client-centered employment services
Assess and determine client eligibility and employment needs
Assist clients in establishing employment objectives and career goals
Serve as a coach for clients, helping clients increase job readiness and build skills necessary to be successful in the workplace
Serve as a liaison between the client and employer to problem-solve and support long-term employment
Create and grow community business relationships for client job opportunities
Teach or facilitate employment related classes or workshops
Monitor program goals, objectives, and deliverables with accuracy
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred or equal experience.
Experience in the behavioral and mental health field is preferred.
Must meet driving insurance requirements.
Experience as an Employment Specialist or case manager is preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://firststephouse.applicantpro.com/jobs/3471322-388905.html