Supportive Employment Specialist
MBI Health Services·Washington, District of Columbia
MBI Health Services·Washington, District of Columbia
The specialist provides vocational support, job development, and coaching to individuals receiving behavioral health services to help them achieve meaningful employment. Responsibilities include developing Individual Service Plans, identifying community job sites, and documenting consumer progress.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to consumers information Administrative duties: Answering the phone, typing, etc. Develop, implement and monitor Individual Service Plans (IEP). Develop appropriate employment opportunities in the community. Identify and develop job sites in the community based on individual needs, abilities and preferences. Perform situational assessments and vocational explorations. Observe and document consumers’ vocational assets and limitations, ability to engage in competitive employment, need for and ability to benefit from supported employment, including natural supports. Document and monitor progress and attendance to ensure goals of the ISP are appropriate. On a regular and continuous basis exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs and/or quality of service within the functional area. Coordinate and communicate with referral sources, community agencies, and providers. Assist consumers with job seeking skills, interview techniques, resume preparation and development of competitive worker characteristics. May work directly with consumers at their worksites. Provide vocational instruction and assistance in developing primary worker characteristics and appropriate social skills. Write timely and accurate assessment reports, progress reports and program reviews. Document all services in a timely and accurate manner. Maintain current computer case management and program notes. Complete all paperwork in a timely manner. Maintain all consumer files and maintain HIPPA compliance for privacy while ensuring best practices. Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, this position has access to consumer’s Protected Health Information (PHI). Provide feedback to and elicit input from consumers, family members and significant others, counselors and employment services team. Empower consumers and their advocates, families and designated others to participate actively in planning and carrying out program plans. Assist consumers in accessing all resources and benefits available to them including financial, counseling and housing programs. Maintain and submit to Program Manager monthly attendance sheets and other relevant materials such as placement reports, master lists, change of status, etc. in a timely fashion. Provide transportation to and from worksites as needed. Participate in staff meetings, in-service training and staff development programs, professional meetings, conferences and related programs as requested. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social work or another human service related field. Key Competencies: Microsoft Word, Lotus, excel Physical Requirements: Able to lift at least fifty pounds (50).
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work or a related human services field is required. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of lifting at least fifty pounds.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, supportive employment specialist roles often draw interest from candidates with human services backgrounds because employers need staff who can help clients prepare for and keep work. These positions are competitive because they combine case support, employer coordination, and practical skills such as Microsoft Office use and the ability to lift at least fifty pounds. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review fit faster; before applying, confirm your degree and physical requirements match the role.
