Supervisor Employment Services - HopeLink Behavioral Health

PRS, Inc. is recognized as one of the 50 Best Nonprofits to work for in the US. We are a community-based nonprofit organization that serves individuals living with behavioral health care challenges and individuals who face life crises. PRS offers a culture where employees enjoy coming to work, are accountable, and can excel in the services they provide.

We are seeking a Supervisor, Employment Services (Fairfax County and Non-county). This position gathers assessment information regarding vocational interests, skills, and abilities; develops individual employment placements within the community and provides on-site and off-site support to individuals in community-based employment. Provides individual supervision to assigned employment specialists. Provides supervision, training, support and mentoring to new employees and Employment Specialist staff to achieve their individual and organizational performance targets and provide quality service.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Director of Employment Services, the Supervisor of Employment Services is responsible for networking with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) to generate referrals and increase the number of clients served in supported employment, gathers assessment information for clients referred on vocational interests, skills, and abilities; develops individual employment placements within the community and provides support to individuals in community-based employment. Provides individual supervision to assigned employment specialists and provides supervision, training, support and mentoring to new employees. Markets employment services to the business community and cold call businesses to know about job opportunities.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Build and maintain relationships with DARS counselors, network and collaborate to have a steady flow of referrals for supported employment services.
• Market supported employment to increase referrals and build capacity to serve clients served in accordance with plan established with senior leadership.
• Provide supervision, support, training and mentoring to Employment Specialists.
• Complete performance/appraisals for assigned staff.
• Complete, review and approve clinical documentation of direct reports according in CARF and Medicaid regulations.
• Ensure that employment billing (DARS/LTESS/Medicaid Waiver) is completed no later than the 5th of each month.
• Complete a Supported Employment Needs Assessments to assess readiness, skills and abilities of clients to gain employment. Assess and evaluate skill strengths and deficits in work performance.
• Complete and develop person-centered Individual Recovery Plans for each person on caseload based on the assessment of needs.
• Provide skill teaching and support to assist clients with getting and keeping employment.
• Provide assistance in transportation education and travel training.
• Partner with clients to explore job opportunities and gain employment of choice.
• Educate clients on how work impacts benefits and entitlements.
• Assist clients on making an informed decision about disclosure in the workplace and reasonable accommodations.
• Design and assist in implementation of environmental modifications/workplace accommodations.
• Educate area employers regarding the benefits of supported employment and the role of a job coach.
• Match client skills and needs with employer needs.
• Prepare and orient clients to their new workplace.
• Make regular employer site visits, as requested. Monitor clinical status and provide follow-up support and counseling.
• Routinely liaison and collaborate with other care-providers and/or treatment team.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Carry caseload as determined by program needs.
• Ensure that the team meets billing targets set by the organization.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performance of duties as needed.
• Participate in activities to promote professional growth.
• Represent staff in agency and/or community-based workgroups to enhance services provided within, and related to, employment services for target population, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field, or Bachelor's degree with significant work-related experience.
• High degree of empathy toward the clients we serve.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have positive professional intelligence, have strong diplomatic communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to be persistent, yet supportive.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in computer procedures relevant to this position.

SCHEDULE/ LOCATION /SALARY:

• Monday - Friday- am - pm
• Fairfax, VA -Hybrid
• Estimated salary based on qualifications and related experience.

If this sounds like a job for you, please complete an application now! At PRS, we have been recognized as one of the 50 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the U.S. and we are growing! Our vision is to change and save lives in our community by empowering hope, safety, recovery, wellness, independence, and community integration for adults living with behavioral health care challenges.

"Changing Lives. Saving Lives."

Equal Opportunity Employer. Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion