Supported Employment and Education Specialist. FEPI (Nashville, TN)

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.  Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. 

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Is responsible for developing, linking, and supporting employment and educational opportunities for FEPI Consumers, utilizing evidence-based models (CSC, IPS).

Job Title: Supported Employment and Education Specialist, FEPI

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30p

JOB SUMMARY:  Is responsible for developing, linking, and supporting employment and educational opportunities for FEPI Consumers, utilizing evidence-based models (CSC, IPS).  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and establish relationships and gain transitional and supported employment positions with agencies.
• Will provide Consumer care within the parameters of the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) model.
• Will provide Consumer care within the parameters of Individualized Placement Support (IPS).
• Assist team members in identifying Consumers’ individual education and employment goals.
• Accompany Consumers to school meetings, job interviews, and other meetings associated with C’s vocational and/or educational goals.
• Participate in conferences and trainings as required.
• Work with Consumers on resume building, application submissions, and employment skill enhancing tasks.
• Work with Consumers in gaining and/or enhancing skills while completing tasks side by side with Consumers.
• Monitor, coach, and train Consumers working in the Individual Placement and Support/Supported Employment program.
• Establish and maintain communication with employers for Transitional Employment Placements in order to build professional relationships.
• Develop relationships with educational institutions and resources; refer, link, and advocate for individual needs in the educational system.
• Responsible for completion of all documentation as outlined by Policies and Procedures.
• Attend morning and weekly team meetings as scheduled.  Follow-up with the plan(s) developed in each meeting.  Attend quarterly All Care Management meetings/trainings.
• Train, link, and access members interested in employment according to their strengths and abilities.
• Track data and statistics unique to supported employment.
• Ensure timely and appropriate documentation as required by the Agency.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s from an accredited college or university in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field of study; OR
• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field of study.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Personal Automobile Insurance

ABOUT YOU:

• Team Oriented
• Recovery Focused
• Interpersonal Skills
• Initiative and Follow Through
• Engagement
• Time Management and Organization
• THL Measures Effectively Addressed
• Meets Program Productivity Standards
• Timely Documentation
• Flexible
• Solution Focused
• Professional

BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 403b - Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts 

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.