Supported Employment and Education Specialist Job at Lensa, Nashville, TN

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  • Lensa
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization

Psychiatry - General

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The Vanderbilt Psychiatry Early Psychosis Program is looking to fill an exciting position that provides an array of professional experiences including professional networking, clinical exposure to severe populations, and a chance to work with world-renowned researchers & clinicians.

Overall Function

Carries out the services of the Supported Employment program by assisting clients to obtain and maintain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals. Provides support for schooling and technical training for career advancement. Blends these services with case management supports when necessary. Works collaboratively with a team of clinicians to promote recovery for each individual patient.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engages clients in establishing trusting, collaborative relationships directed with thetoward the goal of helping them obtain competitive employment in community job settings.
  • Develops an individual employment and/or education plan with clients and. Iincorporates input from mental health team and family members, with client permission.
  • Spends a majority (50%) of scheduled work hours in the community, for example, meeting clients at their homes, workplaces, coffee shops, libraries, college campuses, etc.Provides transportation to job interviews, classes, and/or other pertinent relevant appointments.
  • Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward for positions that are individualized tobased on the interests and uniqueness of the people each person on his/her caseload.
  • Conducts weekly face-to-face employer meetings to learn about the needs of individual businesses.- Helps clients learn about different jobs/careers by setting up informational interviews with managers, meetings with academic advisors, observing workers, and attending job fairs to speak with employers about different types of employment.May Negotiates job accommodations and assists with obtaining appropriate documentation.
  • Provides rigorous outreach services as necessary to clients who have disengaged from the services.
  • Assists clients in learning about different education and vocational training programs related to client interests and academic aptitudes.- Provides support with financial aid including the annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), understanding loan obligations, applying for scholarships, obtaining tools, equipment and computers.- Offers supports prior to the beginning of education programs including accompanying new students on campus/school tours, buying books or supplies, applying for services with the Office of Disability Services, signing up for seminars on effective study skills, discussing where to study between classes, etc.- When needed, provides support in how to meet basic living needs, such as housing or budgeting.- When needed, accompanies clients to important appointments at other agencies, such as the Social Security Office or DMV.- With the client's permission, collaborates with family members to provide extra support.
  • Participates in weekly meetings with mental health treatment team (psychiatrists, psychotherapists, peer recovery specialist, etc.) and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate and integrate vocational services with mental health treatment.
  • Provides rigorous outreach services as necessary to clients who have disengaged from the services.
    • Collects monthly & quarterly employment data for stakeholders and research projects.
Qualifications

  • Education and/or experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree in mental health, social services, or business is required.
  • Passion and high comfort level working with early psychosis population is required.
  • Experience providing employment services, and knowledge of the work world are preferred, knowledge & connections with Nashville resources and businesses is a plus.
  • The ability to work as an effective team member and to demonstrate non-judgmental compassion toward each client is essential.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize are required.
  • Flexibility and adaptability are essential for this position, as it includes heavy contact with both a clinical population and the Nashville business community.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Responsibilities

Position Qualifications:

Certifications

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

Less than 1 year

Education

Bachelor's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office

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