Employment Specialist - Case Manager

First Step House

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • $45,000-46,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
  • Apply easily
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 $45,000 - $46,000 per year
Our full-time benefits include:
  • Robust paid time off program with enhanced benefits as you grow with us
  • 15 paid holidays annually, including your birthday
  • 401(k) employer matching (up to 5%)
  • Opportunity for annual merit increase and annual bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Duties include but not limited to:Help build the employment program to ensure effective, client-centered employment servicesAssess and determine client eligibility and employment needsAssist clients in establishing employment objectives and career goalsServe as a coach for clients, helping clients increase job readiness and build skills necessary to be successful in the workplaceServe as a liaison between the client and employer to problem-solve and support long-term employmentCreate and grow community business relationships for client job opportunitiesTeach or facilitate employment related classes or workshopsMonitor 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.For more information about our non-profit organization, you can visit our website at www.firststephouse.orgFor more details on testimonials, simply follow the link below and scroll to the bottom. https://firststephouse.org/employment-opportunities/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.Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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