The Supported Employment Specialist builds collaborative relationships with clients to secure competitive, community-based employment aligned with their preferences. The role also involves providing ongoing support, participating in treatment planning, and educating clients on benefits and wage reporting.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in supportive employment services and hold an ACRE Certification. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with a working knowledge of Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency processes.
About River Edge Behavioral Health Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.
River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations.
Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.
Supported Employment Specialist - IDD Company Overview: At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families.
We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Position Overview: The Supported Employment Specialist is more than a career services role, it is a mission-driven position focused on empowering individuals in recovery to achieve meaningful, competitive employment.
Our dedicated and compassionate team works closely with clients to identify their strengths, preferences, and career goals while providing continuous support throughout their employment journey.
The primary goal of this role is to assist individuals in achieving self-sufficiency through competitive, community-based employment.
Key Responsibilities: Build trusting, collaborative relationships with clients to support their goals for competitive employment in integrated community settings.
Provide paraprofessional social services, participate in treatment team planning, and assist with crisis intervention as needed.
Conduct job development activities and establish relationships with local businesses to secure employment opportunities aligned with client preferences.
Maintain a minimum caseload engagement standard (e.g., six active client contacts per week, as required).
Educate clients on benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid) and how employment may impact them to support informed decision-making.
Refer clients to benefits counseling and assist with wage reporting as needed.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plans
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Provide individualized, ongoing support to help clients obtain and maintain employment.
Conduct outreach to re-engage clients who may disengage from services, using various communication methods.
Training & Experience Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing supportive employment services.
High school diploma or GED required.
ACRE Certification (Basic or Professional Level) – required.
Working knowledge of GVRA (Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency) processes and services.
Additional Benefits: Flexible spending accounts Short and long-term disability coverage 11 Paid holidays Voluntary Life Insurance If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply.
We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
