Employment Support Professional

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking an Employment Support Professional to be part of our Supported Employment Team in Brevard, NC.

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
• Flexible Work Schedules Considered
• Needs Accommodations Programs
• Mental Health Resources
• Telework Opportunities Considered
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Employment Support Professional (ESP) is responsible for implementing the day to day functions of the IPS-Supported Employment Team.  The ESP will work collaboratively with clients and employers to develop and provide employment opportunities, psychiatric rehabilitation and vocational education services. Responsibilities include:

• Complete vocational assessments with clients to assess interests.

• Provide job coaching at employment sites.

• Assist clients in the creation of environmental support.

• Teach clients necessary skills for attempting to secure and retain employment.

• Coach clients around identifying strengths in relation to living, current skills, learning ability, work history, and social skills.

• Schedule, coordinate, and obtain individualized employment opportunities with clients.

• Assist with the job application process.

• Help clients build interview skills.

• Provide assistance and encouragement to Eligible Consumers to explore vocational goals, strengths, and problems. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field from an accredited college or university preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with intellectually/developmentally disabled persons, mental health, substance abuse, or;
• a Minimum of 2 years’ experience in recruiting and job placement, or;
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver's License required

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

Blue Ridge Health Services promotes a supportive and inclusive culture, sensitive to the diversity of the individuals we serve and our workforce. Challenging unconscious bias, inviting a culture of individual expression, and ongoing sensitivity to organizational practices are fundamental of staff expectations. This focus contributes to the importance of Blue Ridge Health’s investment to advance as a culturally competent organization.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.