Employment Specialist Bilingual $2500 sign on bonus Department: TPC-Wellness Employment Edu Svcs Site. Operating Unit: The Providence Center Location: Providence, RI Job ID: 19631 Job Status: Full Time Shift: Days Schedule: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am - 4:30pm This position is eligible for a $2500.00 sign-on bonus. Job Summary: The Providence Center Employment Specialist - Bilingual will coordinate vocational and employment services following the Individual, Placement, Support (IPS) model, in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team members, to support individuals in identifying, securing and maintaining employment opportunities of their choice. Duties and Responsibilities: Orient referred individuals to Employment Services, available services, departmental goals and philosophies; complete intakes and schedule follow-up services in a timely manner. Administer needed assessments and evaluations or make appropriate referrals. Begin job development within 30 days on intake. Develop and implement individual employment and treatment plans in accordance with written evaluations and assessments, related reports, identified strengths and barriers, and the individual's stated goals, needs, and interests. Participate as a multi-disciplinary team member of ICTT and outpatient teams and WEE, effectively communicating consumer status to ensure service/treatment coordination and optimal level of care. Coordinate consumer and departmental relations with Office of Rehabilitation Services including; initial referral for services, intakes, development and completion of job development, placement, retention, and any other reports, as deemed applicable. Develop and place individuals in supported employment sites consistent with identified strengths, needs, interests, client choice, and an ideal job match. Meet individual and team goals established. Coordinate and facilitate employment-related classes, workshops as needed to support clients in their goals towards acquiring and retaining employment. Provide direct service to consumers including job development, job coaching, on-site supports, transportation, life management, etc. Participate as a member of a team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, including working with substance abusers. Transport consumers in own vehicle or Center van to planned activities and appointments. Complete recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other Center requirements and abide by Center confidentiality policy. Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies, and the public. Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center. Attend trainings, case presentations, and conferences. Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other required trainings. Maintain active involvement in professional and lay mental health organizations as deemed appropriate. Work flexible hours as needed to support job coaching needs and/or networking events as deemed applicable. Serve on appropriate Providence Center committees. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Human Services or similar required. At least 2 years’ experience in a vocational/employment setting preferred. Experience with psychiatric disabilities preferred. Must have valid driver's license and insured auto. Marketing background a plus. J-18808-Ljbffr