Job Training Program Specialist-Utah State Hospital

JOB
The Utah State Hospital is seeking a Job Training Program Specialist. Do you have experience working with mentally ill patients in an inpatient setting? Are you an organized self-starter with exceptional time management skills? Do you have the compassionate temperament needed to supervise, assist, and teach new skills to people who are struggling with mental health? The Job Training Program Specialist will be responsible for assessing and coordinating jobs for mentally ill patients, assessing their readiness to work, helping to explore career development and work interests, developing employment skills, work habits, self-confidence, and providing supervision while they complete their job training tasks. Job Training Program Specialists are also expected to act as a liaison between job training supervisors and treatment teams, ensuring both patient and supervisors are succeeding in the arrangement. This position will also have responsibilities at the greenhouse and pool and will be required to work a few hours on rotating weekends at the greenhouse. The Ideal CandidatePrior experience working with individuals who have a mental illnessExperience and/or training in assisting individuals with disabilities be successful workers (job coach, supported employment counselor, etc.)Ability to write effectively Be self-motivated and able to work independently Organize time to complete work according to department deadlinesCollaboration with multiple care teamsWillingness to work a few hours on rotating weekends Willingness to work all other duties as assigned Join Our Amazing Team!Working at the Utah State Hospital means you will be counseling and assisting patients in a beautiful and modern facility, with excellent resources at your disposal. You will also enjoy broad exposure to educational and professional networking opportunities as you develop lasting relationships with our dedicated and collaborative mental health treatment teams.Additionally, as a State of Utah employee, you will enjoy a generous benefits package, including; comprehensive medical insurance (with traditional and high deductible options), Health Savings Account contributions, dental, retirement/pension plan, and paid leave accrual. We actively strive to promote positive work/life balance for all our employees. You can find more information about the benefits of State employment here.The AgencyWe are a mission-driven, state-of-the-art inpatient psychiatric facility, fully accredited from the Joint Commission and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare, certifying the high quality of the Hospital’s environment and treatment programs.Our beautiful campus is situated at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, conveniently close to several Universities, great housing options in wonderful neighborhoods, and all the best recreation Utah Valley has to offer.For more information about the Utah State Hospital, our philosophy, mission, and treatment programs, we invite you to browse our website.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.Department of Human Resource Management rules and DHHS policies regarding promotions and transfers apply to current employees.The Utah State Hospital is a smoke free environment, no tobacco use is allowed on campus. USH employees must pass both pre-employment and routine background checks. Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.