EARLY PSYCHOSIS (EP), SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION SPECIALIST   $44k-55k - Commensurate with education and experience Full time and Part time positions available    Responsible for Managing a caseload of individuals ages 15+ who are eligible for Outpatient Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Services (CSC); Responsible for providing coaching in the areas of education and vocation, including helping young people (and families) navigate school-based accommodations, identify interests, resume development, job development, and coaching services to Job Seekers. This is a hybrid position out of our Bedford office, willingness to travel and engage in community-based work is essential.    Who You Are: BA/BS required, Masters degree preferred. We are looking for an individual with experience engaging one’s community (e.g., volunteering, attending any groups/clubs, mentoring, etc. Looking for someone who is comfortable with people, especially in the community. Experience in providing individualized job development and supported employment on behalf of persons with disabilities or mental health issues is a plus.  Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.    What You Will Do: Assists people in identifying their vocational/educational recovery goals. Takes primary responsibility in completing vocational assessments, implementing vocational interventions and documenting services with people on caseload, using recovery-oriented and evidence-based practices, where identified.  Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on his/her caseload. Assists people with all aspects of their educational pursuits, such as accompanying on campus tours, assisting with applying for classes/college, teaching skills needed to manage their course load, and assistance requesting reasonable accommodations, when applicable. Discusses with people participating their preference for disclosure of psychiatric or other disability status to employers and educators, including possible costs and benefits and specific information to be disclosed. Provides education and support to employers and educators as agreed upon by all involved, which may include negotiating reasonable accommodations and follow-along contact with the employer/educator. Work schedule may vary do to the need for on-site support needs and could include evenings and weekends.   Who We Are: A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community.  When we’re not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things!  Our staff of 350 have range of interests and skills and we know you do too!  We know that The Edinburg Center will mean as much to you as it does to us!   At work, we are psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff and employment specialists.    What We Offer: We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including health and dental (must work a minimum of 30 hours) vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance as well as a 401(k)-retirement savings plan.  Paid time off benefits include vacation, personal, sick and holidays. To support ongoing professional development, we offer tuition reimbursement, conference, seminar, certification, and specialized training funding, as well as free clinical supervision for licensure.   We think the best benefit we offer is the chance to learn from each other and we hope you will be willing to teach us as well.   Be YOU!  We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.   The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer   Please apply by visiting us at http://www.edinburgcenter.org/careers