Hybrid Vocational Specialist chez Transitions Mental Health Association

Description

POSITION TITLE: Vocational Specialist 

PROGRAM/LOCATION: HIGHER ROAD TRAINING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM- SAN LUIS OBISPO 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the High Road Training Partnership Program Coordinator, the Vocational Specialist will carry out the services of the High Road Training Partnership Program by assisting interns preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and recovery. The Vocational Specialist’s responsibilities are to provide vocational services navigation, employment preparation, job development, job placement, and retention services for consumers in the High Road Training Partnership Program with a trauma informed approach. This includes identifying and developing job leads consistent with consumer’s goals and the development of employer partner worksites for paid transitional vocational opportunities and potential permanent job placements. The Vocational Specialist will tailor employment services to each individual based on their needs for support. The Vocational Specialist will uphold and promote the program philosophy in all duties performed.

HOURS/ SALARY:

Full-time, non-exempt position. 40 hours per week. Anticipated hiring range is $22.00-$23.00. Includes a generous individual benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, 403b retirement (with up to a 5% employer match) paid vacation/holiday time, paid sick time and a variety of helpful employee perks as well. (*Full Salary Schedule $22.00-$26.25 per hour). 

Employee Perks/ Work Culture:

A few of our helpful employee benefits include membership discounts to various local fitness centers, as well as a voucher to Sycamore Mineral Springs for discounts. We offer years of service gift cards to businesses of your choice. We offer gift cards for walking, biking, or carpooling to work as well as 20% discount for shopping at our Growing Grounds Downtown Store/Nursey/ Farm. We host two employee appreciation events for employees and their families yearly. We practice Trauma Informed Care Principles, Guidelines for Collaborative Conversations, and encourage the use of pronouns. We mindfully promote equality, respect and diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the fascinating characteristics that make us different! TMHA is also a pet friendly workplace (upon approval)!

Mission Statement:

Transitions Mental Health Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people with mental illness through work, housing, community and family support services.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Transitions – Mental Health Association is a leading non-profit agency committed to providing comprehensive mental health services and support to individuals and families by inspiring hope, growth, recovery and wellness in our communities.  TMHA has decades of experience with teams of compassionate staff. TMHA is a driving force in improving mental health and wellness in our communities and a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual contributions.  

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Identify and develop job leads within the agency of Transitions Mental Health Association appropriate to the interest and abilities of the intern seekers. 

2. Provide employment preparation services by addressing barriers to employment and advocating for appropriate supports, collaborating to create client resumes, developing job search and interview skills.

3. Act as agency liaison by consulting, collaborating, and communicating with Program Coordinator, County Behavioral Health Dept., SHARE, Santa Barbara’s Mental Wellness Center, and other treatment agencies to meet intern and program objectives. This may include coordinating referrals and/or providing information to other agencies or programs.

4. Function as a role model to interns with regard to rehabilitation and recovery, communication skills, and appropriate workplace behavior.

5. Assist interns in gaining access to peer certification training while tracking progress, providing guidance and assistance, and track completion of certification progress.

6. Work with upwards of 10 vocational interns at a time between T-MHA and supporting agencies.

7. Promote, encourage and maintain trauma-informed practices in all services and activities. Practice and promote, both individually and in team meetings, TMHA’s

Collaborative Communication Guidelines in order to facilitate clear, empathetic and person-centered communication.

8. Attend all SEP, agency, and other required staff meetings to coordinate client services with supervisors and program staff.

9. Must be comfortable working in a diverse and unpredictable environment and meeting clients “where they are at” with a “whatever it takes” non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach.

10. Complete all assigned trainings.

11. Provide Job Coaching services to interns as needed.

12. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the HRTP Program Coordinator.

Administrative Duties:

• Complete monthly program reports in a timely fashion.

• Complete and coordinate HR paperwork for transitional employee onboarding and timesheet submissions.

• Administrative duties may also include maintaining individual paper and/or electronic client files, evaluating and charting client progress, developing service plans, admission and/or discharge paperwork, managing client notes, intra- agency correspondence, including time-sensitive requests to authorize DOR services.

• Regularly utilize MS 365 applications for communication and collaboration. Includes Outlook calendar, MS Teams, OneDrive, OneNote, Excel, Word, and One Note.

• Other agency administrative requirements that are time-sensitive, including personal timesheets, mileage claims, etc.

Job Environment:

1. Moderate, physical activity and frequent driving; may include moving or lifting up to 50 lbs.

2. Involves moderate risks that require safety precautions and the risk of exposure to potentially intense situations.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

1. BA/BS degree and 6 months of full-time work experience in job developing or mental health OR AA/AS degree and 2 years of full-time work experience in job developing or mental health; OR High School diploma and 4 years of full-time work experience in job developing or mental health.

2. Awareness/ understanding of the needs of psychiatrically disabled population.

3. English/Spanish bilingual a plus.

4. Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative work style and strong oral/written and communication skills.

5. Well defined organizational and time management skills.

6. Ability to work independently and flexibly.

7. Attendance is an essential function of this job that requires face-to-face interaction with clients and/or other employees.

8. Ability to handle intense situations, display good judgment and decision-making skills, and remain calm and clearheaded under pressure.

9. Ability to work well within a team and maintain a professional, respectful attitude in the workplace.

10. Ability to be willing to work with supervisor oversight and direction.

11. Able to deal effectively with a variety of people and personality types regardless of age, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or socio-economic level.

12. Ability to possess and maintain good physical and mental health.

13. Ability to mindfully promote equality, respect, and diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.

14. Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services.

15. Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity including mental health, gender, race and ethnicity.

16. Must use reasonable precaution in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices while acting in such a manner as to assure at all times, maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients, and other persons contacted through TMHA business.

17. Conditions of employment include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid CA Driver’s License, at least 2 years driving experience and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements. May be required to utilize reliable personal vehicle and auto insurance.

• Must comply with a TB assessment (possibly a TB test if needed to confirm a negative tuberculosis result) and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting.

• Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

Physical Demands:

1. Seeing

2. Hearing

3. Speaking

4. Stooping/Bending

5. Moving around office

6. Moving between offices/clients

7. Driving

8. Climbing

9. Lifting/carrying heavy items

10. Computer use

11. Pushing/pulling/dragging items

12. Standing for long periods

13. Working outside

14. Using hands/fingers