Posted 1 month ago
Vocational Specialist
Barrington - OCROn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Helps people in behavioral health recovery find and keep meaningful jobs by delivering evidence-based supported employment services, conducting vocational assessments, and coordinating with employers and community partners.
About this role
High Acuity vacancy at 2 Old County Road, Barrington RI location
General Outpatient vacancy at 610 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, RI location
ABOUT THE ROLE
Help people build careers and lives. As our Vocational Specialist, you'll connect individuals in behavioral health recovery with real, meaningful employment using evidence-based supported employment practices. Your work changes what's possible for the people we serve.
Working within our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), you'll serve as a core member of an interdisciplinary care team developing vocational plans, partnering with employers, and providing the ongoing coaching that helps participants succeed in the workplace long-term.
General Outpatient vacancy at 610 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, RI location
ABOUT THE ROLE
Help people build careers and lives. As our Vocational Specialist, you'll connect individuals in behavioral health recovery with real, meaningful employment using evidence-based supported employment practices. Your work changes what's possible for the people we serve.
Working within our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), you'll serve as a core member of an interdisciplinary care team developing vocational plans, partnering with employers, and providing the ongoing coaching that helps participants succeed in the workplace long-term.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized employment services using IPS or comparable supported employment models
- Conduct vocational assessments and develop plans aligned with each participant's goals and treatment
- Build and maintain relationships with employers and workforce agencies to expand job opportunities
- Provide job coaching, resume support, interview prep, and benefits planning guidance
- Coordinate with ORS and community partners as a key liaison
- Document services accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Contribute to quality improvement and participate in outreach initiatives
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- 1+ year of experience providing vocational or supported employment services to people with disabilities
- Knowledge of evidence-based vocational practices (IPS, supported employment)
- Proficiency with EHR documentation and employment outcome tracking
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to community-based sites
- Bonus: CESP certification, graduate coursework in vocational rehab, or experience in a CCBHC or integrated behavioral health setting
Benefits
For Full-Time Employees Working 30-40 hours per week, EBCAP offers:
- Subsidized, comprehensive medical (BCBSRI) and dental (Delta Dental) insurance plans
- Supplemental vision insurance (Delta Dental)
- Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employer-paid professional development
- Employee assistance program
Skills
Benefits PlanningDriver’s LicenseEHRInterview PreparationIPSJob CoachingORSResume SupportSupported EmploymentVocational Assessment
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