Supported Education & Employment Specialist

Legacy Treatment Services

Northfield, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$70,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Northfield, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago








Supported Education & Employment Specialist










Job Details




Job Location


Outpatient Northfield - Northfield, NJ




Position Type


Full Time




Education Level


4 Year Degree






Salary Range


$50000.00 - $70000.00 Salary












Job Summary:TheSupportive Employment Specialistis an integral member of the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team, providing individualized employment and educational support services to individuals experiencing early episodes of psychosis. Using the evidence-basedIndividual Placement and Support (IPS)model, the specialist assists clients in identifying and achieving their vocational and educational goals while integrating these supports into their overall recovery plan.


Key responsibilities include conducting ongoing vocational assessments, developing individualized job or education plans, and supporting clients in all phases of the employment or academic process—from job search to placement to long-term success. The specialist collaborates closely with the mental health treatment team, incorporates input from family members (with permission), and provides ongoing education and support to both clients and employers to ensure lasting success in the workforce or academic environment. Outreach and timely follow-up are essential to maintain engagement and address barriers to success.


The specialist also provides support for clients who wish to pursue educational opportunities to further their career goals, using IPS-aligned principles adapted to supported education.


Hours:


Full-time


This is a 40 hour full-time benefitted position which includes:



+ 3.2 weeks of PTO in first year


+ Medical, vision, dental & life insurance benefits


+ 403(b) employee participation and employer match


+ 9 Agency-paid holidays


+ Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment






About Legacy Treatment Services:


Legacy Treatment Services is a behavioral and mental health social services agency that provides services to over 20,000 adults, youth, and adolescents throughout 17 counties in New Jersey. Legacy’s mission is to change the behavioral health and social service outcomes for people of all ages, from surviving to thriving.





The Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) and Community Integration program provides comprehensive services, including evidence-based pharmacological treatment, supported employment and education services, individual and group psychotherapy, case management, family therapy, and recovery support in the community and clinical settings. This program services individuals ages 15-35 who have an ESMI diagnosis.












Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, or a related human services field required

+ Prior experience as a supported employment or supported education specialistpreferred

+ Knowledge of theIPS Supported Employment modelstrongly preferred

+ Experience working with individuals with mental illness, preferably in early intervention or community-based settings

+ Strong communication, motivational interviewing, and job development skills

+ Ability to build relationships with employers, schools, training programs, and community resources

+ Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team

+ Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required

+ Salary range varies based on experience, with the highest range offered to individuals holding a clinical license or credential such as LCSW, LPC, LAC, or LSW




Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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About the Company

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Legacy Treatment Services

Legacy Treatment Service represents the merger of The Children’s Home of Burlington County and The Drenk Center, with a combined 210 years of expertise in serving individuals with behavioral health and developmental needs. The Children’s Home offers a rich history of youth services ranging from special education to acute residential care while The Drenk Center’s history spans the spectrum of behavioral health for children, adults, and families.

This merger blends programming across 13 counties - providing seamless services more aptly designed to meet the complex needs of our consumers and creating a continuum of services that are able to meet virtually any child or adult in need of treatment and support. Services include prevention programs, outpatient therapy and psychiatric services, substance abuse programs, emergency and crisis intervention services, therapeutic foster care, juvenile detention alternatives, residential programs, case management, developmental disability services, and a special education school. All of Legacy Treatment Services’ programming aims to change the behavioral health and social service outcomes for people of all ages from surviving to thriving.

Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks qualified individuals to provide assistance in all areas of the mental health field. Positions eligible for benefits include medical/pre ion, dental, vision, life insurance, medical & dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off, 403(b) participation with employer contribution and tuition reimbursement.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
2014
WEBSITE
http://legacytreatment.org/