The Supported Employment/Education Specialist (SEES) is a clinically informed and specialized skills training position. They work as part of the ClearPath Early Onset Psychosis Team, which is a coordinated specialty care team that provides services to individuals with mental health challenges who are experiencing the early stages of a primary psychotic disorder. The purpose of Employment and Education Services is to provide training and supports needed to enable individuals to develop the ability and skills to secure and maintain competitive employment independently. The SEES gets to collaborate with team members, families, and community members to support a wraparound care model to promote gainful employment and/or education. This position supports people learning to use skills and strategies to improve adaptive functioning through self-regulation, social skills, and skillful communication and self-advocacy of their wants and needs.

This position will work with a caseload of 20 to 30 individuals, ranging from 15 to 30 years of age and demonstrates good communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with individuals, families, employers and other community stakeholders. This position is allowed to work a variable schedule, as needed, to meet individuals employment and educational needs. This position serves families in Bastrop, Fayette, and Lee counties.

Essential Functions:

Career Coaching and Guidance- Conduct one-on-one sessions to assess a persons career goals, skills, and educational needs.

Employment Planning- Create tailored employment and education plans for each person, including skill assessments, resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.

Job Placement Support- Identify job opportunities and liaise with employers to match clients with suitable positions.

Workshops and Training- Develop and facilitate workshops on job readiness, employment skills, and professional development.

Community Partnerships- Collaborate with local employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to provide clients with employment, apprenticeship, and training opportunities.

Client Support- Offer continuous support to clients during their job search, ensuring follow-up after job placement or enrollment in educational programs.

Data Management- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client progress, outcomes, and services provided using appropriate databases.

Education Pathway Development- Assist clients in identifying appropriate education pathways (e.g., GED programs, vocational training, college enrollment) that align with their career aspirations.

The Role:

• Has initiative and works well in ambiguity
• Engages individuals based on personalized Level of Care
• Completes Assessments within expected time.
• Completes Recovery Plans to guide treatment
• Is a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team
• Has access to ongoing Training

Location: Bastrop, Fayette, and Lee Counties

Salary: $21.46 - $30.71/hr

Range of salary subject to applicable differentials listed below

Applicable Differentials:

Up to $4.00/hour, tenure with BTCS

$1.00/hr Masters degree

$0.75/hr Bilingual

Up to $2.00/hour, previous community center experience in a similar position

$1.00/hour, advanced licensure

.50/hour, LCDC

$200 Monthly Service Delivery Bonus

Why join our team?

BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.

Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents egins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans.

Retirement Plans: 401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions. 457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.

Sponsored Insurance: Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase. Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child's birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member's serious health condition.

Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents.

Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars.

Additional Perks: - Employee Referral Awards - Licensure Supervision - Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs - Educational Leave - Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelors degree from and accredited college or university with a major or equivalent course work for a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field and knowledge of mental illness. Must have a valid Texas Drivers License and maintain approved drivers status throughout employment.

*If degree is not in a human services field, a minimum of 24 college credits in a human services field are required

Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience in mental health assessment and/or crisis intervention and screening; Masters degree in psychology, social work or a related human service field. Bilingual preferred.