Supported Employment Specialist
Macon, Georgia•Full-time
About the Job
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.
- 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.