BHS Employment SpecialistLocation: 12 Health Services Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115Full time, 40 hours per weekRequired: bachelor's degreePosition Summary:The BHS Employment Specialist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.As a member of a multidisciplinary team, this position assists in providing patient assessments and treatment as directed. Under supervision, provides supportive employment services to individuals suffering from mental illness and who are interested in obtaining competitive employment in the community.  Implements vocational assessments, job development skills, and follow along supports for consumers.  Coordinates with local and state operated facilities to assist clients in obtaining employment (e.g. DRS, DHS).Responsibilities:Provide services based on the 8 principles of IPSCollect and report social history for assigned cases.Intervene, stabilize, and manage acute crisis situations.Assess and evaluate client needs, strengths, goals and resources.Submit timely documentationDevelop individual plans with clients utilizing available assessment tools.Work with an interdisciplinary team in reviewing cases and developing individual plans.Implement individual plans through rehabilitation services such as case management, advocacy, outreach, skills training groups, social rehabilitation, community support and counseling.Provide linkage case management, participate in treatment planning and discharge planning.Consult with other center staff regarding problem assessment and treatment/intervention planning.Consult with other service agencies around case-specific and programmatic issues.Serve as a liaison to other agencies as needed (e.g. DRS, DHS)Train other providers and non-providers in areas relating to service specialties.Complete vocational assessmentsProvide job development training and follow along supports for consumers (e.g. completing a resume, contacting employers, interview skills)Engage in employer contacts in the community
