Employment Specialist

We’re Excited You’re Here!

Looking to join a compassionate community dedicated to providing exceptional mental health outcomes? Community Reach Center is that place. We prioritize empowering individuals living with mental health conditions, engaging with partners to make a lasting impact, and caring for our team on a personal level. Our mission is to enhance community health through evidence-based practices and convenient service locations, ensuring the well-being of our consumers and communities.

At Community Reach Center, we offer more than just a job – we provide an experience that nurtures personal and professional growth. Join us and gain the skills to pursue your dreams while finding fulfillment within our team!

Employee’s First Approach –

At Community Reach Center, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. We know that it’s imperative to prioritize our employees needs first, so they can be their best selves for the mission we serve. We’re eager to work with passionate, forward-thinking, talented, team members.

The Perks –

We also believe our employees deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.

• Competitive compensation
• 401K with matching
• Wellness Program
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Allocation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Internal Opportunities & Free trainings
• Shift differential pay when applicable
• Bilingual stipend pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible & applicable
• Healthy Work Life Balance
• Excellent PTO & Paid Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness options including National Heath Service Corps, Colorado Health Service Corps and Public Student Loan Forgiveness.
  
  

About The Role

The Employment Specialist (“Specialist”) is an integral member of Community Reach Center’s Vocational Services (“Division”) Division. The Specialist will serve consumers referred for vocational services through a supported employment model and will promote employment skills building and subsequent employment placement for consumers served. The Specialist will carry out all vocational services from intake through placement. Additionally, the Specialist will have other duties and responsibilities as determined from time to time by the Program Manager.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates with the State of Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation regarding requirements of Fund 7 Supported Employment Contract providing services as indicated.
• Identify and provide vocational assessments to support employment placement.
• Network with employers and develop potential employment opportunities integrating consumer employment interests and acting as a liaison between consumers and employers.
• Conducts and facilitates employment skill building groups, therapeutic groups, and activities.
• Trains, coaches, supervises, and provides job support to consumers involved in the program.
• Provides job development services and educates consumers how to access and utilize community resources.
• Provides individualized support to employer and consumer on a time unlimited basis – employer supports may include education and guidance and consumer support may include crisis intervention, job coaching or counseling, support/groups, transportation, treatment changes (medication), and networked supports (friends/family).
• Meets all guidelines of supported employment program as outlined by the State of Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and the SAMHSA supported employment model.
• Interfaces with local and state policy makers, community leaders and provider in the treatment focus area to assess needs, develop and implement programming as determined out of necessity.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a directly related field is required.
• 1+ years of direct vocational services experience is required.
• Working knowledge/experience with the state of Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Individualized Placement and Support model.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Light to moderate lifting is required,
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
  
  

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Open for our Northglenn and Thornton locations)

Salary Information

Starting Pay Range: $55,000 -$55,250 annually.

Eligible for $250/month Bilingual Stipend

Sign on Bonus up to $3,000!

Application Deadline

Accepting Applications on an on-going basis

So—what do you think?

If you’ve come this far, we’re eager to meet you. At Community Reach Center, our passion-driven culture demands unwavering commitment to serving our community. Your dedication to our consumers and community is paramount as we strive to make a real impact in the mental health space. We are hopeful this role will provide you with the experience to pursue your aspirations while finding fulfillment that keeps you committed to our team indefinitely.

At Community Reach Center, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health outcomes for our consumers & employees.

Community Mental Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.