Employment Specialist - Vera French Community Mental Health Center
Davenport, IA
About the Job
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are looking for an Assistant Manager for our Carol Center location to assist the Program Manager in daily management and operations. As the Carol Center Assistant Manager you would be responsible for providing structure and skills building opportunities for adults with mental health challenges. The goal of this position is to assist clients in obtaining and sustaining competitive employment. If you are looking for a supervisory role and have a passion for helping others by providing employment services, this opportunity may be for you!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Coordinate, plan, and provide direct services for the Carol Center staff and programs in the absence of the Program Manager
- Develop client employment treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team with interventions and strategies to address strengths and weaknesses
- Work with the business community to provide and promote job development with strong networking and outreach skills
- Represent the Carol Center at both internal and external meetings
- Work alongside members to support Clubhouse operations
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field required
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
- A valid driver's license with a driving record that will allow insurability
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical with a drug and alcohol screen
WHO YOU ARE:
- Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.
- Persistent. Although it may take a while to achieve a goal, you do not give up.
- Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.
- Compassionate. You have an understanding for others and believe in the recovery process. You are sensitive to the challenges of people living with mental illness.
- Collaborative. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and work in a team environment.
Share Our Values: We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.
Make an Impact: Our mission is to enhance the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care.
Learn and Grow: Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance
- MetLife dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through MetLife
- Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available
- 401(k) with employer contribution & matching
- Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one
- Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%
- Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program
- Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service
- Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through MetLife
- Paid time off
- Nine paid holidays per year
- Nine paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis
- 2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis