Supported Employment Specialist
- Employer
- PRS Inc.
- Location
- Fairfax, VA
- Closing date
- Jan 27, 2022
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- Industry
- Nonprofit
- Function
- Accountant, IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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PRS, Inc. is one of the 50 Best Nonprofits to work for in the US. We are a community-based nonprofit organization that serves individuals living with behavioral health care challenges and individuals who face life crises. PRS offers a culture where employees enjoy coming to work, are accountable, and can excel in the services they provide. We are seeking a Supported Employment Specialist to work in Fairfax County, VA. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position and will be paid a starting salary in mid $40s depending on related experience. The Supported Employment Specialist gathers assessment information regarding vocational interests, skills, and abilities to develop an Individual Recovery Plan (IRP) for clients to include an appropriate balance of skill-teaching activities and long-term employment support activities; develops individual employment placements within the community. The Supported Employment Specialist provides on-site and off-site support to individuals in community-based employment.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling or related human services field. Work-related experience with persons living with mental illness and co-occurring disorders to find work or provide work-readiness supports. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with clients, providers, and community employers.Must be a self-starter with strong time management and organization skills to include the ability to be persistent, yet supportive.Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.Our contract requires employees must be fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus or able to provide medical/religious exemption documentation."Changing Lives. Saving Lives."Equal Opportunity Employer. Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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