Job Developer - Rock Creek Foundation

We are currently offering $1,000.00 sign on bonuses! Bonuses are payable in two installments ($500.00 with first paycheck, and $500.00 after satisfactory completion of six-month probationary period).

Who We Are:

At Rock Creek Foundation, a subsidiary of The Sante Group, we believe that having a disability and/or a mental illness should not prevent anyone from having the opportunity to participate in everyday life. That’s why we have been pioneering the field of behavioral health services for the dually diagnosed. We want to ensure that each person we serve can develop the skills they need to live as independently as possible, in their own communities, and is able to realize his or her potential in ways that they could not do so before. Our committed staff of direct support professionals help drive our mission.

What We’re Looking For:

Rock Creek Foundation is seeking a full-time Job Developer to join our team in Silver Spring, MD! As the Job Developer you will provide clinical, casework, vocational, and group work services to consumers and their families, while coordinating training to improve vocational skills of disabled individuals by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

What You’ll Do:

• Assesses individuals' social, emotional, financial, health, vocational, or other problems to develop rehabilitation treatment plan, or PCP goals
• Facilitates and completes the initial process (Discovery process) with individuals interested in employment.
• Assist individuals in developing employment profile that is reflective of individuals skills, abilities, employment history, etc.
• Implements treatment plans with individual, while assisting the individual to reach their personal and vocational goals
• Counsels individuals, assisting them to identify and resolve problems and make effective use of resources
• Endeavors to place individual in gainful employment after acquisition of marketable skills
• Assist individuals with any onboarding needs once competitive community-based employment has been secured.
• Resolve work related problems or difficulties, and assigns individual to simpler tasks when worker cannot perform assigned duties
• Organizes and conducts support groups and vocational groups as needed.
• Observes worker to ensure that work is performed according to prescribed methods and meets established standards
• Maintains working relationships with staff of other agencies and institutions, homes, facilities, and acts as liaison between individuals and agency/ institution. Acts as liaison between individuals and their supervisor and co-workers
• Helps individuals understand mental illness and how it affects their health, life styles, and employment
• Reviews evaluation made on individual to ascertain type of work recommended and limitations due to specific disability
• Encourages individuals to do things for themselves and obtain employment to retain feelings of independence and self-esteem
• Prepares and maintains written case records, reports, performs case follow-up and closing, and performs other administrative tasks as required
• Interviews and evaluates disabled applicants, and confers with medical and professional personnel to determine type and degree of disability, eligibility for service, and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation
• Accepts or recommends acceptance of suitable candidates
• Determines suitable job or business consistent with applicant's desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations
• Plans and arranges for applicant to study or train for job
• Assists applicant with personal adjustment throughout rehabilitation program
• Aids applicant in obtaining medical and social services during training
• Determines DOR’s eligibility; Assist individuals with completing DOR’s application
• Coordinates meeting with individuals and DOR’s counselor to secure intake and orientation
• Coordinates with DOR’s representative to secure purchase orders for eligible services
• Responsible for the accurate and timely billing of all services to DOR’s and iCM (DDA LTSS billing)
• Works directly with Case Manager, Life Coach, family, individual, etc., to identify additions and/or changes to annual Person-Centered Plan to reflect all needed services to maximize funding
• Maintains records of progress toward DOR’s goal
• Secure job leads for individuals seeking employment ny identifying and developing professional relationships with potential community-based employers
• Write and submit incident reports for department and submit in Electronic Medical Record within 24 hours of incident occurring per agency and State policy on reportable incidents
• Oversees Quality Assurance measures at all assigned licensed sites
• Adheres to all County, State DDA, MHA, and MBON policies and procedures
• Ensures accurate and timely daily submission of individuals attendance in Electronic Medical Record per agency, State Medicaid, and DDA Policy and Procedures
• Coordinate and implement general departmental projects
• Responsible for ensuring staffing schedules and ratios are in compliance per individual’s plan/treatment plan
• Attends mandatory meetings
• Check’s work email at the beginning and end of each shift
• Participates in and successfully completes all required trainings
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Get:

• Hourly Rate: $20.00
• Competitive benefits package including a 403(b) with company match.
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-wide wellness program.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity leave.
• The rare opportunity to make a difference in the very community that you call home.
• We are leading providers in Behavioral and Mental Health!
• Smart, passionate, and engaged coworkers.

What We Require:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with Adults diagnosed with varying mental health and intellectual disabilities.
• Must have access to a vehicle to use for business purposes and possess a valid Driver’s License (with no more than two points) and proof of current automobile insurance.
• Must be able to work with “high-risk” consumers who have mental illnesses as well as developmental and physical disabilities.

Disclaimers:

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job, and we believe that diversity of background and experience makes for better problem-solving and collaboration, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Even more important than your resume is a positive attitude, a passion for making an impact, a personal desire to grow, and the ability to help individuals heal, recover, and thrive.

The Santé Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The Santé Group participates in E-Verify. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf