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Employment Specialist
Location:
Saint Louis, MO
Description:
St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self:sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability. Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses, government and other service providers, St. Patrick Center will end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region through Housing First, an evidence:based practice that tells us to remove barriers, do intake and assessment early, move people into housing and offer them support to achieve their goals. Job Summary St. Patrick Center, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is hiring an Employment Specialist. The specialist, as part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) multidisciplinary team, will provide treatment, rehabilitation, advocacy and case management services to program clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses and chemical dependency problems. The core working hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. The salary range is 40,000 to 50,000. Job Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive, ongoing assessments of program clients' mental illness, physical health, housing status and other relevant needs.:Manage primary case load by completing treatment plans, DLA:20's, and coordinating care through weekly schedules.:Assist clients in seeking competitive employment in the community.:Coach clients with job interview skills and assist with paperwork.:Assist clients with making and keeping appointments and other tasks required through the client recovery process.:Provide direct clinical services to clients on individual and group basis in office and community settings, making appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure client's ability to cope with internal and external stresses.:Refer clients to appropriate community agencies, assisting clients when needed.:Act as liaison and consult with community agencies and program clients to maintain coordination in treatment process.:Collaborate with other members of the ACT team during daily and weekly staff meetings.:Provide on:call crisis intervention in coordination with other ACT team members, covering nighttime hours and weekends.:Maintain St. Patrick Center client tracking system and client files, documenting client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity within 24:hour timeframe required by DMH and BJC/administrative agent.:Responsible for agency policy regarding work hours, building security and all written personnel standards.:Train other team members about supported employment services.:Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements:Understanding of mental illness and substance use required.:Excellent communication skills:Counseling and crisis intervention expertise:Self:motivated:Respect for clients and staff:Sensitive to cultural diversity:Ability to work in a team atmosphere.:Moderate computer skills:Ability to walk multiple flights of stairs.SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN JOB :Bachelor's degree required.:Driver license (MO residents require Class E):Valid and current auto insurance required.:Reliable transportation required.:Work a minimum of 37.5 hours a week.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :Master's degree preferred.:Experience in counseling and case management preferred.:Knowledge and understanding of community agencies preferred.:Knowledge of federal, state and agency policies of client confidentiality preferred.St. Patrick Centerdoes not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. St. Patrick Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disabilit
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