FACT Vocational Specialist Care Coordinator

FACT Vocational Specialist Care Coordinator

Hiring Range: $26.94 - $32.55 per Hour (Includes FACT Differential)

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage:
  Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well‑being, with access to top‑tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro‑rated for part‑time employees.)
• YMCA Membership:
  Take advantage of a fully employer‑paid YMCA membership for you and your eligible family members (adult spouse/partner and children under 26). With waived joining fees, access to local facilities, and 24/7 virtual classes through Y360, it’s a powerful resource to support your health and wellness.
• Company‑Paid Life & Disability Insurance:
  We’ve got you covered with short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development:
  Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance:
  Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
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• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment:
  Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Vocational Specialist Care Coordinator to join our Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team. This role provides vocational‑supportive counseling and case management to help clients living with severe mental health disorders achieve stability, independence, and their vocational and educational goals. With small caseloads and a multidisciplinary team approach, you’ll have the opportunity to provide meaningful, individualized support in clients’ homes and community settings.

• Plan and provide work‑related supportive services such as symptom management, grooming, securing clothing, transportation, and other daily living needs.
• Provide ongoing support for job retention and educational programs while assisting clients in managing symptoms.
• Deliver onsite job coaching and hands‑on assistance in navigating educational and vocational settings.
• Engage clients without prior employment experience to explore interests and aptitudes through assessments and guided support.
• Document vocational and educational support activities in alignment with treatment goals.
• Participate in daily staff meetings and scheduled treatment plan reviews.
• Support clients in reducing or abstaining from substance use, utilizing harm reduction approaches.
• Use situational awareness to evaluate and reduce safety risks during home and community visits.
• Coordinate with team members in crisis intervention and collaborate with crisis services and law enforcement as needed.
• Teach and support independent living skills such as shopping, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, personal hygiene, socialization, and transportation.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Services, or Behavioral Health field.

Experience:

Entry level (no prior related work experience).

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent…