Job Description

The Employment Specialist will work as a member of an integrated clinical team at Thresholds. They will be responsible for actively engaging members interested in vocational services as well as responsible for facilitating interviews for employment and job Exploration development seeking retention efforts daily. Must document DBH individual services and outcome measures, e.g., electronic billing services, MHRS paperwork, etc. Various other duties include but not limited to transporting members to interviews.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to consumers information
• Administrative duties: Answering the phone, typing, etc.
• Develop, implement and monitor Individual Service Plans (IEP).
• Develop appropriate employment opportunities in the community. Identify and develop job sites in the community based on individual needs, abilities and preferences.
• Perform situational assessments and vocational explorations. Observe and document consumers’ vocational assets and limitations, ability to engage in competitive employment, need for and ability to benefit from supported employment, including natural supports.
• Document and monitor progress and attendance to ensure goals of the ISP are appropriate.
• On a regular and continuous basis exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs and/or quality of service within the functional area.
• Coordinate and communicate with referral sources, community agencies, and providers.
• Assist consumers with job seeking skills, interview techniques, resume preparation and development of competitive worker characteristics.
• May work directly with consumers at their worksites. Provide vocational instruction and assistance in developing primary worker characteristics and appropriate social skills.
• Write timely and accurate assessment reports, progress reports and program reviews. Document all services in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain current computer case management and program notes. Complete all paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintain all consumer files and maintain HIPPA compliance for privacy while ensuring best practices. Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, this position has access to consumer’s Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Provide feedback to and elicit input from consumers, family members and significant others, counselors and employment services team. Empower consumers and their advocates, families and designated others to participate actively in planning and carrying out program plans.
• Assist consumers in accessing all resources and benefits available to them including financial, counseling and housing programs.
• Maintain and submit to Program Manager monthly attendance sheets and other relevant materials such as placement reports, master lists, change of status, etc. in a timely fashion.
• Provide transportation to and from worksites as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training and staff development programs, professional meetings, conferences and related programs as requested.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social work or another human service related field.

Key Competencies:

Microsoft Word, Lotus, excel

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift at least fifty pounds (50).

Additional Information

Salary Range: $40,000 - $44,000

MBI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including market salaries, PTO, employee perks, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Plan, 401K Matching, Employee Referral Benefits, Short-term/Long-term disability, Growth Opportunities, and more.

It is MBI Health Services policy to comply to D.C. Mayor Bowser's order issued on August 10, 2021, that all DC employees and DC Contract/Grant Agencies must get vaccinated.

MBI will also accommodate medical and religious exemptions. More information can be provided upon application acceptance.

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