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Employment Specialist (McHenry ) - $1000 Sign on Bonus!

Association For Individual Development • Full-time • McHenry, Illinois • 2w ago

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Elm BHOP McHenry - McHenry, IL

Full-Time

Bachelors Degree

$22.50 - $25.00 Hourly

Nonprofit - Social Services

Employment Specialist ($1000 Sign on Bonus!)

1,000 Sign on Bonus

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges, those who has suffered a trauma, and those at Risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Case Manager Mental Health Professional Employment Specialist in McHenry, IL who exemplifies that mission, and who wants to work for an organization that makes a difference.

What will you be doing?

Manage a caseload and developing a client-centered individual plan for each assigned client
Be familiar with and maintain all applicable program and agency rules and regulations
Work with a team of Employment Specialists, Case Managers, QIDP's, agency staff and local employers in developing community employment opportunities for individuals
Assist and provide support for clients with disabilities in developing positive relationships with community employers

What will you bring to the table?

At least 1 year of experience working in behavioral health or experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
A Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services, special education or related field ( Required)
Valid IL Driver's License and Auto Insurance required

What do we offer?

Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance plan
Employer-paid short-term & long-term disability plan
Holiday pay
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Employer-paid critical illness plan

What are the other requirements?

Navigation of stairs
Ability to provide services in a client’s home
The use of your personal vehicle
Maintaining required certifications and other relevant trainings
Must be able to pass DHS-DSP training or certification

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud of.