Career Development Specialist
State of the art Mental Health Treatment facility seeks skilled professional with experience in the field of Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling to provide individual and group services to high functioning adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
As a Career Development Specialist, you will meet with clients on a weekly basis to establish short and long-term employment and/or educational goals. You will be responsible for developing individualized treatment plans that are aligned with the client’s skills, interests and abilities while considering potential limitations. Regular tasks include items such as making resumes, teaching job interview skills, administration of vocational assessments, and assisting with job seeking for clients.
In addition, you will network and collaborate with local nonprofits, the Department of Rehabilitation, and employers to secure and monitor volunteer and paid employment opportunities for the clients served. Facilitation of psycho-educational and recreational groups both onsite and in the community will also be part of this position.
Our ideal person is a hardworking self-starter who also works well as a member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team. This person is articulate, creative, enthusiastic, ethical, professional, adaptable, confident and committed to assisting our clients reach their highest level of vocational potential.
Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Career Counseling, Psychology, Clinical or related field. Past experience in the mental health field and/or vocational field preferred.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Compensation: $22 – $26 / per hour, DOE
Must currently live in the Santa Barbara County/Ventura County area.
Must be able to pass a criminal history background check.
About Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara:
Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara is a non-profit organization that has been providing high quality care for adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders since 1976. Our 49 years of experience gives us a knowledge base that is unrivaled in the mental health field. Our mission is to provide our clients with a continuum of treatment to create opportunities for community reintegration and prevent further hospitalization while maintaining high professional standards. We offer a relaxed, dog-friendly work environment.