PACT Lead Vocational Rehab Specialist
Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8am - 6pm
Salary:
$52,460 / year
Sign On Bonus:
$5000; $1666 to be paid after 30 days, $1667 to be paid after 6 months, $1667 to be paid after 1 year
The Lead Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist works as part of the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) multidisciplinary team and has training the areas of vocational and employment specialties. The Lead Vocation Rehabilitation Specialist provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support serves as well as providing leadership for employment services.
Provide case management and ongoing assessment for an assigned group of persons served, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team (ITT)
Assuming primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall Individual Action Plan (IAP) goals and plan in conjunction with ITT
Provide individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the IAP as a person served needs change; educate and support persons served families, and advocate for person served rights and preferences.
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning activities of daily living; and family structure and relationships
Take a lead role or participate in the provision of rehabilitation services
Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling to enable persons served to identify vocational strengths and problems, establish vocational and career goals and plans to reach them and recognize and target symptoms of mental illness that interfere with work.
Teach job seeking skills
Conduct on the job performance assessments and evaluations, regular work review sessions with person served and their employers, on the job support, and crisis assistance contacts
Perform job coaching, problem solving, and support on and off the job site
Other duties as required
Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
$500 -- $1,000
Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!
About Us
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Master's Degree in human service discipline required; Certification in vocational rehabilitation preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in employment rehabilitation settings
Strong commitment to the right and ability of program person served to live, work, and seek supports as the general population at large
Ability to work independently as well as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year. Additionally, this position requires a fully insured vehicle that you will use in the course of your daily work. You must be willing to transport clients in your vehicle.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8am - 6pm
Salary:
$52,460 / year
Sign On Bonus:
$5000; $1666 to be paid after 30 days, $1667 to be paid after 6 months, $1667 to be paid after 1 year
The Lead Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist works as part of the Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) multidisciplinary team and has training the areas of vocational and employment specialties. The Lead Vocation Rehabilitation Specialist provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support serves as well as providing leadership for employment services.
Provide case management and ongoing assessment for an assigned group of persons served, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team (ITT)
Assuming primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall Individual Action Plan (IAP) goals and plan in conjunction with ITT
Provide individual supportive therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the IAP as a person served needs change; educate and support persons served families, and advocate for person served rights and preferences.
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning activities of daily living; and family structure and relationships
Take a lead role or participate in the provision of rehabilitation services
Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling to enable persons served to identify vocational strengths and problems, establish vocational and career goals and plans to reach them and recognize and target symptoms of mental illness that interfere with work.
Teach job seeking skills
Conduct on the job performance assessments and evaluations, regular work review sessions with person served and their employers, on the job support, and crisis assistance contacts
Perform job coaching, problem solving, and support on and off the job site
Other duties as required
Why Vinfen?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
$500 -- $1,000
Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!
About Us
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Master's Degree in human service discipline required; Certification in vocational rehabilitation preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) in employment rehabilitation settings
Strong commitment to the right and ability of program person served to live, work, and seek supports as the general population at large
Ability to work independently as well as a part of a multi-disciplinary team
All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year. Additionally, this position requires a fully insured vehicle that you will use in the course of your daily work. You must be willing to transport clients in your vehicle.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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