Employment Specialist #ELG-18459 | Posted 08/26/2024 Georgetown, Delaware Employment Specialist #ELG-18459 | Posted 08/26/2024 | Georgetown, Delaware Apply for this job now! Job Description Employment Specialist $20.00 per hour $2000 sign on bonusElwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services (formerly Fellowship Health Resources) fosters hope and recovery. Elwyn provides behavioral health services to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and addictions, serving over 7,000 individuals across 6 states. The cornerstone of our success is Elwyn's deep and longstanding commitment to the principles of recovery and the inclusion of peers in the recovery process.Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services is seeking an Employment Specialist to support our Delaware ACT program. The Employment Specialist assists consumers to find and keep competitive employment by developing community-based, competitive jobs and assisting with the placement, training, and retention of persons served in those jobs. The Employment Specialist assists consumers to attain improved financial literacy and to manage public benefits. S/he assists each consumer to develop a personalized strategic plan for employment that helps him/her to advance to improve financial stability and self-sufficiency.Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitative Counseling, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of one year of experience working as a Case Manager supporting individuals with SPMI or other mental health conditions.
- At least one year's experience providing employment services (i.e. job development, job coaching, supported employment) preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- A commitment to evidence-based practices and a trauma-informed approach.
- A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Why You Should Join Elwyn We are committed as an organization to creating the best workplace experience for our employees and ensuring those that care for our clients are cared for. Elwyn offers a generous benefits package to all employees starting 30 days from the date of hire including health insurance through Aetna as well as free to low-cost dental and vision coverage to employees and their dependents. Employees can also participate in a 403(b) program with a discretionary match contribution from Elwyn. We encourage excellence in the workplace with our Making A Difference employee recognition program which offers bonus compensation for those who go above and beyond in the workplace. Elwyn invests in its employees through a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program as well as a master's degree incentive available to all employees working 30 or more hours weekly.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.
ELG-18459
Job Details Job TitleEmployment Specialist Alternate Locations 23769 Shortly Rd, Georgetown, Delaware 19947 Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-time