Supported Employment Team Leader - SE0801

Find a career with a nationwide leader of mental healthcare services.

Thresholds, Illinois` oldest and largest psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery center, creates the opportunity for people with mental illness to live with dignity and independence. The agency, with its thirty service locations and more than 75 housing developments in the Chicago area, is a recognized leader in mental health recovery. Thresholds provides excellent opportunities for career development and promotion. Thresholds has also been voted as one of Chicago`s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for. Thresholds encourages individuals who have experienced mental health recovery to apply. EOE M/F/D/V

Thresholds also offers an exemplary benefits package that includes 18.5 vacation days in the first year of employment. Unparalleled in-house employee training and development programs and a supportive management team distinguish Thresholds from other employers. Join the Thresholds team!

Description of Duties:
As team leader, will organize and drive the employment services for the assigned programs on the south and southwest side of Chicago.  With supervisor will hire, train, and monitor the job performance of team of employment specialists. Must be a good trainer. They will be responsible for engaging members interested in vocational services, teaching skills related to employment success, as well as responsible for facilitating interviews for employment and job exploration/development/seeking / retention efforts daily.  Responsible for developing relationships with employers to create employment opportunities for the consumers in the program. Responsible for operating services in line with evidenced based employment practices.  Must document services in compliance with DMH regulations as well as DRS outcome measures. Responsible to monitor team’s performance against agency set targets. Various other duties include transporting consumers to explore employment opportunities and networking with funders, and networking with other resources that will enhance the employment program for the consumers of services at the assigned programs.

Qualifications and Experience Required:
Must model wellness and interact with respect and regard. Must be able to work in a team effectively and have strong supervisory skills. Must enjoy networking and developing opportunities for employment for consumers of mental health programs. Must have a positive manner and belief in the value of work for everyone. Experience with employment, sales, and/or customer service essential.  Must be able to engage consumers and work with their strengths to develop employment individualized opportunities. Must be able to contribute to the creation of supportive, dynamic and healthy milieu.  Must be a self starter, flexible, problem solver.
 
Requirements, Responsibilities and/or Duties Unique to the Position:
Required to have a valid driver’s license and car and carry bodily injury liability insurance – 100,000/300,000.  Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.  Must be able to motivate and manage employees to provide best practices in employment services.  Will be the liaison for funders of employment services for the young adult program.