About this opportunity
East Bay Community Action Program lists this Vocational Specialist opportunity in barrington, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vocational Specialist
Department: Behavioral Health
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Barrington - OCR
Reporting To: ACT I/ACT II Team Managers
Description
High Acuity vacancy at 2 Old County Road, Barrington RI location
General Outpatient vacancy at 610 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside, RI location
ABOUT THE ROLE
Help people build careers and lives. As our Vocational Specialist, you'll connect individuals in behavioral health recovery with real, meaningful employment using evidence-based supported employment practices. Your work changes what's possible for the people we serve.
Working within our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), you'll serve as a core member of an interdisciplinary care team developing vocational plans, partnering with employers, and providing the ongoing coaching that helps participants succeed in the workplace long-term.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Deliver individualized employment services using IPS or comparable supported employment models
Conduct vocational assessments and develop plans aligned with each participant's goals and treatment
Build and maintain relationships with employers and workforce agencies to expand job opportunities
Provide job coaching, resume support, interview prep, and benefits planning guidance
Coordinate with ORS and community partners as a key liaison
Document services accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
Contribute to quality improvement and participate in outreach initiatives
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
1+ year of experience providing vocational or supported employment services to people with disabilities
Knowledge of evidence-based vocational practices (IPS, supported employment)
Proficiency with EHR documentation and employment outcome tracking
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to community-based sites
Bonus: CESP certification, graduate coursework in vocational rehab, or experience in a CCBHC or integrated behavioral health setting
Benefits
For Full-Time Employees Working 30-40 hours per week, EBCAP offers: Subsidized, comprehensive medical (BCBSRI) and dental (Delta Dental) insurance plans
Supplemental vision insurance (Delta Dental)
Voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Up to 3% matching 403(b) retirement plan
Employer-paid life insurance
Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Employer-paid professional development
Employee assistance program
Worksite address
barrington, RI, 02806, US
Who can apply
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