Description
Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV
MaineHealth
Biddeford, ME
MaineHealth is currently seeking a Vocational Services Employment Specialist to join our care team in Biddeford, ME. At MaineHealth Vocational Services, people are our focus. We are proud to be CARF accredited in Community Employment Services and a leader in the field of employment for people with disabilities. Our vision is to provide leadership and promote systemic change by delivering quality vocational services, fostering access and creating community alliances that support people.
The Employment Specialist provides individualized job placement and support services to individuals receiving public behavioral health services. Based at a local behavioral health agency, they work both as part of that agency’s team and as part of a statewide initiative to advance employment for individuals with mental illness. They also serve as a liaison to employers, developing business and community relationships in their local area.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Master’s Degree in Education and/or Counseling (specialty in rehabilitation and/or career counseling), or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- License/Certifications: Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and/or DMH Employment Specialist Certification, or obtain certification within six months from hire date required.
- Experience: One year of relevant experience required.
To learn more and apply, please visit Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV in Biddeford, ME, United States
About MaineHealth:
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system dedicated to its vision: "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Our system includes nine local health networks, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and the MaineHealth Medical Group – comprising 1,700 employed clinicians. With a team of approximately 22,000 care professionals, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents across Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits designed to support your needs today while providing flexibility for the future. Our comprehensive packages include:
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Paid parental leave
- A robust retirement program
- Generous paid time off
- And much more!
A career at MaineHealth means working alongside compassionate professionals who are deeply committed to both their colleagues and the communities they serve. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and genuine care – both inside our organization and beyond. Here, your skills will be valued, your contributions will make a difference, and your career will thrive.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
