Vocational Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Vocational Specialist to join our team at our program in Somerset, PA . Join our team delivering personalized support, and empowering individuals to maintain residences and jobs within the community. If you're passionate about empowerment, recovery, and personalized care, contribute to making a difference. Earn $22.79/hour. Position Details Make a meaningful impact as a Vocational Specialist, leading consumer engagement through the Supported Employment model in community settings, driving job development, placement, and coaching. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, guiding skill development, and aiding individuals toward employment or further education milestones. Active consumer engagement and participation in Community Support Planning meetings are essential. Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management. Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks. To fill out an on-line application: Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more. DailyPay Work/Life Balance Flexible Schedules Cell Phone Discount Plans Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Membership About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Preferred focus on rehabilitation counseling. 1-2 years of experience supporting individuals managing mental illness for candidates without the preferred bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling will be considered. Proficiency in recovery principles and working within a recovery-driven system. Valid Driver's License. Travel is necessary to offer support across Somerset & Bedford County.