Vocational Specialist - Part Time - East Bay Community Action Program

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is seeking a part time Vocational Specialist for our Behavioral Health Services Division at our 2 Old County Road location in Barrington, RI. The successful candidate will perform a variety of case management and care coordination duties on an Integrated Health Home (IHH), Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, and/or Community Support Outpatient Team relating to the complete case management in support of clients living with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) who are living independently in the community.

Core duties:

1. Researches and applies vocational benefit programs to appropriate clients, including, but not limited to: “carving in” and “carving out” of jobs, work-readiness programs, performing task analysis, applying for On the Job (OTJ) Training benefits through the RI Department of Labor, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) trainings, and locating internship and externships for both Supported and Non-Supported clients.
2. Assess each client to determine interests, needs, and abilities in order to match clients with realistic career or employment situations.
3. Educate clients in their benefits, and to be aware of attainable goals expected by employers.
4. Track job leads and referrals; assist clients in developing a resume and/or completing applications, and verbally representing themselves to prospective employers. Provide on-going support to assist clients in maintaining employment.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues and civil rights relevant to seeking and maintaining employment.
6. Effectively accesses and employs community resources toward vocational goals.
7. Work with clients exemplifies values and best practice guidelines defined in RI's Supported Employment Elements.

The Vocational Specialist requires a Bachelors Degree in Human Services field or an Associates Degree with a minimum of two (2) years of direct experience required. Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record if engaged in travel on behalf of the organization.

For Full Time Employees Working 30 – 40 hours per week, EBCAP provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes heavily subsidized medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), supplemental vision insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 3% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, employer-paid life insurance & long term disability, generous paid time off that includes vacation/holidays/personal days/sick time, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for center-paid training/CEUs, employee assistance programs.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at East Bay Community Action Program.

EBCAP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing a diverse workplace.