Supported Employment Specialist - SUD

The ARK of DC empowers people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders to live, work, and integrate successfully into the community. We envision that each person we serve will have a meaningful life of their choosing. We offer years of evidence-based treatment experience to our consumers and practical training to our staff. Our robust training program allows staff members to develop and grow in the position and provides the basis for upward mobility within the agency.

Responsibilities of the Supported Employment Specialist

• Provide high quality vocational supports including resume building & job development
• Network with local employers to educate them on hiring incentive benefits
• Assists clients in maintaining employment by frequent visits to the work site

Qualifications of the Supported Employment Specialist

• Bachelors degree in Behavioral Sciences preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience can be substituted
• The use of a personal vehicle to assist clients as needed is required