Description/Job Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding career helping others improve their quality of life? Resources for Human Development is currently hiring for a Vocational Specialist with our Philadelphia ACT program!

The function of the Vocational Specialist is to provide education and employment services to consumers. The Vocational Specialist's job responsibilities include teaching job readiness skills, facilitating employment group, on the job support, building connections with employers, and linking consumers to educational resources.

What We Offer You:

• 34 days of PAID time off (Vacation, Sick, and Holiday time combined)
• Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
• Comprehensive health care coverage for qualifying staff
• Retirement savings plan
• On-the-job training
• Free Virtual Fitness Classes
• Employee Assistant Program
• Student loan forgiveness program
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!

Responsibilities/Duties

Direct Support

• Determine appropriate vocational interventions for consumers.
• Assists consumers in connecting with all available and appropriate federal, state and local vocational assistance support programs.
• Provides support and skills training in development and attainment of a participants' vocational goal.
• Provide treatment and crisis intervention through participation in program on-call rotation
• May be required to provide transportation for consumers supported by the program on an as-needed basis

Administrative

• Complete accurate and timely documentation in accordance with program regulation procedures
• Develop and implement person centered treatment plans in collaboration with team and consumers
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• 2 years mental health/developmental disabilities/substance abuse experience with population served.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human services or related field.

Required Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with consumers and other staff
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Valid Driver's license required
• Ability to effectively use computers, pertinent technology, and mobile devices
• Ability to support and implement RHD values and beliefs
• Ability to engage clients and staff in effective, therapeutic, and healthy interactions
• Criminal record clearances, as dictated by the assigned programs

Program Summary

Assertive community treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based psychiatric practice that provides a team-based, comprehensive approach to care for individuals with severe mental illness. ACT uses a multidisciplinary team, which typically includes a psychiatrist, a nurse, and at least two case managers. Increasingly, these teams are also incorporating certified peer specialists to assist with engagement and the recovery process. ACT is characterized by (1) low client to staff ratios (no more than 10 clients per staff member); (2) providing services in the community; (3) shared caseloads among team members; (4) 24-hour availability of the team, (5) direct provision of all services by the team rather than referral; and (6) time-unlimited services. RHD will deliver services enhancing the sense of competency and self-efficacy of participants and assisting them in remaining in the least restrictive environment and community of choice.

"RHD employees and programs in the City of Philadelphia are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate. Revised PDPH guidance allows for new hires to be partially vaccinated at the time of hire. This means they have received at least one shot in a two-dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts. The final dose must be received within 8 weeks of hire (start date). This currently does not include boosters.