Vocational Specialist

Lifespan & Gateway Healthcare are hiring Vocational Specialists to work with adults managing mental health issues, including substance abuse & co-occurring disorders.  This is a community-based position that will require travel statewide.  We have several positions available throughout Rhode Island (Johnston, Pawtucket & Charlestown).Â

Gateway Healthcare provides outstanding treatment, intervention & prevention services to adults & children of all cultural & economic backgrounds with behavioral & substance abuse issues, through its residential, outpatient, and community-based programs. Â

Benefits Include:Â

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
• Education assistance & student loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Discounts on child & elder care, pet insurance, house insurance and more!

Responsibilities:Â

• Identify, develop, and maintain competitive employment opportunities within a multidisciplinary team approach
• Deliver vocational services on an individualized, outreach, and intensive basis
• Provide some case management & crisis intervention, as needed
• Provide on-site training & support to consumers in employment sites
• Provide assistance & support to consumers pursuing educational goals
• Participate as a liaison between consumers, employers, DHS, and staff to promote coordinated service delivery regarding psychiatric, substance abuse, medical, vocational, income maintenance, and social & leisure activities
• Develop & coordinate meaningful vocational plans
• Develop strategies to engage consumers who may be ambivalent about actively seeking employment or risking benefit reduction
• Develop on-site training & placement opportunities, as well as other job development activities
• Provide ongoing assessment, problem solving, side-by-side services, skills training, supervision, and environmental adaptations to assist clients with activities of daily living

Requirements:

• Must obtain RI certification as a Supported Employment Professional (SEP) within 1 year of date of hire
• Must maintain a valid RI license at all times and use of car during normal working hours, or other means of transportation to complete major functions of job.
• Please note: some openings may require a bachelor’s degree

Shift & Schedule:  M-F 8am-4:30pm (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)

Positions available in the following locations:ÂCharlestown, RI; Pawtucket, RI; Johnston, RI

APPLY TODAY: Email your resume to afamiglietti@lifespan.org – You will be contacted with additional details.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.