Top 114 Employment specialist Jobs in Illinois

Employment Specialist
Impact Behavioral Health Partners —Evanston, IL
- $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
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Adult Independence Consultant
National Care Advisors —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Organizational skills
- Work from home
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Career Navigator (Chicago IL)
Summer Search —Chicago, IL
- $38.97 - $40.51 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Employment Specialist
Trilogy Inc —Chicago, IL
- $22.89 - $26.32 an hour
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Urgent Care
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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DISABILITY SERVICES COORDINATOR
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $74,160 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
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Transition Specialist
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $54,000 - $77,500 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Labor & Employment Client Service Specialist (Legal Administrative Assistant)
Fox Rothschild LLP —Chicago, IL
- $68,500 - $95,000 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Paid time off
Lead Career Navigator (Chicago IL)
Summer Search —Chicago, IL
- $82,500 - $86,000 a year
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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LevelUp Coach
The Chicago Housing Authority —Chicago, IL
- $62,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Career Navigator (Bannockburn IL)
Summer Search —Bannockburn, IL
- $38.97 - $40.51 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Case Manager Youth Engagement
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $51,200 - $76,975 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Ticket to Work Representative
America Works of New York Inc —Chicago, IL
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Employment Support Specialist
The Thresholds —Northfield, IL
- $22.25 - $23.25 an hour
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Facilitator - Job and Career Readiness Training Program
The Foundation Academy —Belleville, IL
- $65 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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HVRP Corporate Representative
America Works of New York Inc —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Certified Rehabilitation Counselor/Employment Specialist
New Connections Academy —Palatine, IL
- $37,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Career & Employment Specialist
Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials —Quincy, IL
- $38,000 - $42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Career Coach NFJP (National Farmworkers Job Program)
United Migrant Opportunity Services —Champaign, IL
- $21.00 - $23.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Coordinator, Non-Traditional Jobs Program
Heartland Community College —Normal, IL
- $48,131 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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JOB DEVELOPER- IDHS IYIP
SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Employment Specialist

Impact Behavioral Health Partners -
Evanston, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,000 a year

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Spanish
Networking through cold outreach
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Initial Contact (sales skills)
Organizational skills
Human Services
Outbound calling
Telemarketing

Full Job Description

Impact Behavioral Health Partners, a community mental-health agency, seeks an Employment Specialist to assist individuals living with mental illness obtain and maintain competitive employment that will be rewarding and satisfying to them.

As an Employment Specialist, you will help individuals living with mental illness determine their interests and skills, develop a resume, and identify job opportunities. You will coach them on how to interview for a job, connect them to resources for professional clothing, and encourage them to follow up with prospective employers. Once they are employed, you will continue to support them and reach out to employers on their behalf.

We are looking for a highly organized professional with a demonstrated track record of success. This job is suited for people seeking meaningful and fulfilling work, looking to build a career in human services, and are passionate about serving others and making a difference. Those who are comfortable working independently, prefer in-person work in community settings, and are motivated to exceed goals are likely to do well.

Salary: $45,000 per year, plus bonus incentives.

Benefits:

o Paid Time Off

25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), 13 paid holidays, and 2 paid floating holidays each year.

o Parental Leave

Gestational and non-gestational parents on staff are entitled to 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave to bond with a newborn or newly adopted child of theirs.

o Childbirth-Related Medical Leave

Staff who give birth to a child are entitled to 2 weeks of fully paid leave to help recover from medical issues related to giving birth.

o Health Insurance

HMO or PPO health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield is provided at no monthly premium cost to the employee, for plans that do not include a spouse or children.

o Dental and Vision Insurance

Dental and/or vision insurance is available at affordable monthly costs.

o 401(k)

Impact will match 401(k) contributions, up to 2% of an employee's salary.

o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP provides each employee with up to 5 free counseling sessions per problem, per year, at no cost to the employee.

o Mileage Reimbursement

Employees are reimbursed 70 cents per mile driven for work-related purposes, not including commuting to and from home.

Location:

All Employment Specialists must spend at least 65% of their time working face-to-face in community settings.
In-person work will primarily take place in Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Elgin, and Humbolt Park.
In-person location assignments will vary depending on referrals and caseload availability.
Remote work may be available at times but cannot be guaranteed.
We are hiring for 3 roles.

Schedule:

Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
Flexible scheduling to accommodate employee needs outside of work may be available but cannot be guaranteed.
Staff may end their workday at 1:00 pm on Fridays if they have successfully completed their weekly job requirements.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Achieve successful employment outcomes for a caseload of 20 individuals.
Bill at least 16.5 hours of service to Medicaid each week.
Assess vocational functioning of individuals living with mental illness, assist them with their job searches.
Provide individualized, time-unlimited services.
Develop 6 job leads per week, while educating prospective employers about our program.
Manage relationships with partner agencies, attend monthly treatment team meetings.

Qualifications:

Organizational skills are the most important attribute for an Employment Specialist. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate an exceptional ability to be organized.
Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is required.
Bilingual, Spanish-speaking ability is preferred.
Experience working with people with mental illness is preferred.
Knowledge of the work world is preferred.
Must be an effective communicator, problem solver, and collaborator.
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience writing progress notes for billing services is preferred.
Must be able to meet or exceed billing requirements.
Must be able to cold call employers.
Must have “service first” mindset.
Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license and have access to reliable car.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace a plus.

About Impact Behavioral Health Partners

Impact’s employment program adheres to the principles of a research-based approach developed by Dartmouth College. Our job placement rate is 26% higher than the national average for similar employment programs. Impact is recognized nationally as an industry leader in innovative practice because of our focus on strong outcomes. Our efforts to reach underserved communities with our needed services has driven this innovation.

The primary mantra for Impact employees is to work hard but have fun doing it. Work/life balance, self-care, wellness, safety, and a culture of inclusion where everyone feels respected are among Impact’s core values for its staff. Impact’s leadership team is constantly seeking and adapting to employee feedback; they will create opportunities for employees to gain new skills, credentialing, and education by offering flexible scheduling, trainings, and professional development funds whenever possible. Supervisors prioritize developing trust, transparency, and clear communication with staff.

Impact Behavioral Health Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1988. We are a CARF-accredited community behavioral health agency that offers affordable housing and support from Social Workers, Counselors, Case Managers, and Employment Specialists to adults recovering from chronic mental illnesses. We serve individuals through our Clinical, Supportive Housing, and Individual Placement & Support (IPS) Programs. All of our programs and services are integrated through a unique wraparound approach to ensure our participants receive the support they need to reclaim their life in the community.

NOTE: Impact Behavioral Health Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals with regard to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, retention, and discipline. Impact Behavioral Health Partners will not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, age, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, or disability, provided that an individual is qualified and meets the requirements established by the agency for the job. Persons with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Evanston, IL 60202

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