Adapt Integrated Health Care is looking for a qualified Employment Specialist to join their team!
The Supported Employment Specialist’s role is to assist clients in finding, obtaining, and maintaining a career that is consistent with their vocational goals. The Employment Specialist will also assist individuals in problem solving to reduce barriers to recovery. The IPS SE Specialist is fully integrated into the ACT team and will maintain the fidelity standards for TMACT.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling or special education
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or one year of human services related experience
- Eligibility to register for and attain a QMHA certification through MHACBO
- Eligibility to work under IPS qualifications
- Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) or Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification preferred
- Must be 21+ and possess a valid driver's license
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides IPS Supported Employment services to clients as directed by a QMHP or QMHA supervisor in line with the client’s individual treatment plan.
- Attend ACT team meetings, provide vocational services to ACT participants
- Receive supervision from ACT supervisor related to employment services in addition to supervision from the ACT team leader related to ACT services
- Follow the IPS fidelity requirements as any other SE specialist on the IPS team.
- Maintains and completes required records, reports, and documentation as required by program and agency policy and state and federal laws.
- Transportation of clients and their family members to and from services. The Employment Specialist may have to meet clients in their home, public places, at the office of potential employers, or other locations. At least 80% or more of scheduled hours must be spent in the field.
- Regularly participate in professional development through individual and group supervision, staff meetings, and workshops.
- Required to achieve productivity standards as set forth by the Program Director.
- Complies with state, federal and agency guidelines. Reports for duty following the activation of a public health emergency response plan.
- Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of stable employment.
- Assists clients in obtaining information regarding their benefits and using that information to make informed decisions about their benefits. May refer clients to benefits counseling or help clients report earnings.
- Assesses clients’ vocational functioning on an ongoing basis, utilizing that information to develop an individual employment plan.
- Discusses client’s preferences for disclosure of psychiatric status to employers as well as friends and family, offering education and support to all parties.
- Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from service, using a variety of methods.
- Conducts a minimum of six employer contacts per week.
- Other duties as assigned
Come join our progressive team and make a difference in the lives of others! For more information on our organization, please visit our website at www.adaptoregon.org.
We Offer:
- Medical insurance options for employees and their families, with a cash waiver option
- Dental, Vision, and Pet insurance options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
- In-house training, on-site professional development
Our priority is to be a workplace that offers employees a rewarding work-life and opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026!
Adapt Integrated Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for those with disabilities and veterans. Adapt Integrated Health Care does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. Adapt will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation and is committed to preventing or stopping them whenever they may occur at the organization or in its programs.
For anyone needing assistance or accommodations with Adapt’s application process, please call (541) 672-2691 and ask for our Talent Acquisition team.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, or special education
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities or one year of human services experience
- Eligibility to register for and attain QMHA certification through MHACBO
- Eligibility to work under IPS qualifications
- Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) or ACRE certification
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid driver's license
What We Do
At Adapt Integrated Health Care, we don’t just serve communities, we strengthen them. Since 1971, we’ve grown into one of Oregon’s leading providers of primary care, behavioral health, and addiction recovery services, dedicated to whole-person wellness and patient-centered care. Our team is at the core of our mission. We cultivate a workplace that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities, Adapt is a place where you can build a meaningful career while making a lasting impact in the communities we serve. We believe in transparency, innovation, and continuous learning. Whether you're delivering care on the front lines or providing essential support behind the scenes, you'll be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your success.
