HealthPort·Berlin, Maryland
The specialist helps members find competitive employment or volunteer opportunities through direct employer solicitation and vocational training. They also maintain regulatory documentation and serve as a liaison between the business community and individuals recovering from severe mental illness.
Location: Berlin Maryland area (Worcester County)
Salary Range: $40,000-$55,000 annually
Schedule: 4-day, 36-hour work week- Monday through Thursday
The Supported Employment Specialist assists members with finding gainful competitive employment or volunteer opportunities in the community.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations.
Using electronic medical records, input data and following through seeing services to their completion.
Develop employment opportunities for members through direct solicitation of employers for individual positions.
Complete vocational intake and orientation to newly recruited members. Assess readiness and employment skills; provide training for employment.
Serve as a liaison to the business community and helping agencies; advocate for people recovering from severe mental illness as employees.
Maintain awareness of advances in the vocational field.
Attend all staff meetings and in-house trainings as requested.
Keep records, provide reports, and maintain data as required by the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Mental Health Administration, or other regulatory agencies.
Other duties as assigned by the Vocational Director.
Position reports to the Supported Employment Director, who will approve schedules and provide supervision.
Classification, Salary, and Benefits
Regular, full-time position, non-exempt from overtime
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience working with mentally ill adults, including specific supported employment experience. A valid driver's license and current CPR/First Aid certifications are required.
Market context
In Maryland, supported employment specialists are typically needed where behavioral health, rehabilitation, and community-based service programs help adults with mental illness find and keep work. These roles are competitive because employers often look for direct supported employment experience, a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and current CPR/First Aid certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your experience matches the employer’s exact service model before applying.
