Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

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Employment Specialist - New Journeys First Episode Psychosis Program - Posting #25081

Hourly Rate: $19.25

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s Program in Lynnwood is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist - FEP (First Episode Psychosis). The position provides a range of community based vocational, educational, case management support, and family education services to transition age youth/adults and their families using evidence-based treatment to provide intensive services to up to 32 individuals age 15-25 experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

A potential candidate for this position should have prior experience as a supported education specialist, supported employment specialist, vocational specialist, therapist, and/or an intensive case manager. Because of the nature of this job, staff would need to work directly in the community with employers, potential employers, educational personnel, and families. They connect with community partners and families and spend the majority of their time out of the office providing direct services to clients.

Qualifications:

• A strong commitment to the rights of each individual to have access to helpful, competent, and individually tailored support and services
• A strong commitment to working collaboratively assertively and interdependently with co-workers
• Promotes and respects the worth and dignity of the consumer. Promotes and reinforces the consumer’s functioning within the community
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer proficiency (Word, Excel)
• Must complete an annual clinical competency test as an employment specialist.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Washington State Department of Health License/credential or ability to obtain a minimum of an Agency Affiliated Counselor credential within 60 days from hire date
• Must have access to a car, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must authorize Sea Mar to obtain current driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles (and annually thereafter) to determine employees’ driving eligibility. Driving record must meet Sea Mar’s insurance carrier’s minimum standards related to driving for the purpose of determining eligibility.
• The employee must provide Sea Mar proof of auto insurance (upon hire and at renewal time). Employee must submit a copy of the endorsements page of their insurance policy to Human Resources. Employee must carry minimum liability coverage required by the state where they reside.
• This position may require employees to transport clients and employee will be required to carry additional liability coverage.
• Must pass TB test at time of hire and annually.
• This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment.
• Must be able to obtain Clark County Jail clearance.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Jennifer Leonard, BH Regional Director at JenniferLeonard@seamarchc.org

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 05/16/2023

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html

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