Educational Services Specialist - BJC Independence Center
BJC HealthCare
Application
Details
Posted: 06-Nov-24
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Salary: Open
Categories:
Mental Health/Social Services
Internal Number: 81201
Additional Information About the Role
Full Time - 40 hours
Monday through Friday, 8a to 4p
Benefit Eligible
No weekends, on call or holidays
Independence Center (IC) is an internationally recognized, community-based behavioral health organization for adults in St Louis living with a mental illness. Our mission is to provide all the services and resources a person living with a serious and persistent mental illness needs, to manage their symptoms, find belonging and purpose, and gain the independence to live a healthy, quality life. Since 1981, IC has offered a comprehensive system of programs and services including housing, case management, psychiatric care, employment and vocational support, wellness and social opportunities. Our programs create a restorative environment that includes the support of others who are in recovery and access to targeted resources that equip them to initiate and sustain the healthy behaviors necessary to live and work independently in the community. If, like us, you believe that every person has the right to a meaningful, caring and challenging community, then we have a career for you at Independence Center.
Overview
BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Facilitates linkage and coordination with area employment resources that increase the opportunities for meaningful employment and educational experiences.
Responsibilities
Develops a variety of employment and educational opportunities for BJC Behavioral Health clients.
Develops and maintains relationships with the business community to establish and maintain employment opportunities for clients.
Acts as a liaison with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and other social service agencies for staff and clients.
Provides consultation to staff and clients in area of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Experience
<2 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Driver's License
Preferred Requirements
Experience
2-5 years
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer