The Citywide Employment Program, a UCSF/SFGH Department of Psychiatry outpatient program, is looking to hire a full-time Employment Specialist. Our mission is to provide employment opportunities to individuals with chronic and persistent mental illnesses, many of whom have criminal justice histories, that lead to competitive employment in the community. This position will provide vocational assessment, employment counseling, and job development to mental health consumers and may include supporting employment training programs in mechanical and machine maintenance through 3D printing, landscaping, and horticulture and/or food service.
The desired candidate can show previous experience working in the field of vocational rehabilitation, mental health, supported employment, criminal justice, and/or education.
Under the supervision of the management, the incumbent will:
Provide vocational and employment counseling
Assist individuals in obtaining and retaining employment
Develop a network of employers and employment sites
Ensure quality of pre- and post-employment support
Provide job search training via individual and group formats
Perform labor market analyses
Assess job readiness and employment-related skills and deficits
Explain changes in financial benefits as a result of obtaining employment
Utilize a team approach to accomplish goals
Be a positive ambassador for the agency in the community
Manage work time effectively, efficiently, and productively
Use good problem-solving skills
Maintain clients’ records and documentation according to California, San Francisco City and County requirements and the Department of Rehabilitation
Understand mental health issues and sensitivity toward mental health clients
Assist Citywide Vocational Training programs with leadership, support, and guidance on an as-needed basis
Perform other related duties as assigned
Please send your cover letter and resume to tania.horne@ucsf.edu
Also, please post your resume on the UCSF BrassRing website
Job Req # is 76752BR under Employment Specialist and/or Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist:
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