Are you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?

Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.

The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more. 

*This position will remain open for seven (7) calendar days, or until filled. Posted 8/20/2024* 

Salary: "Please note that the job posting rate for this position is $21.79 to $25.01, the salary offered will follow the starting salary guidelines which are typically made at or near the minimum of the salary range. However, a salary may be negotiated above the minimum range depending on applicable years of experience and qualifications."

Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly

General Description

Under supervision of the IDD Director and Apprenticeship/CIE Supervisor. The Employment Navigator performs highly advanced services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, development, and implementation of initiatives required to assist a job seeker navigate the multiple state and local agencies in order to obtain competitive integrated employment. This position is responsible for assisting with end-to-end employment assistance for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and individuals receiving services for Mental Health (MH) challenges. Navigators will work at sites across the state of Texas to educate, guide, and assist individuals and family members through the process of working with state agencies to obtain employment. Employment Navigators will serve as an advocate/point of contact to facilitate communication and services among individuals, families, HHSC, TWC, TEA, and other organizations, as necessary, to reach employment goals. Works under moderate supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs related work as assigned. This position is a temporary, grant-funded position. 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum: Graduation from an accredited university, with a bachelors or advanced degree in rehabilitation, marketing, or a related human services field and at least six months of paid or unpaid experience providing services for people with disabilities. Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business. Must have a valid driver's license at all times, liability insurance and a good driving record.

Preferred: 3 years' experience in working in community mental health/intellectual disability services, and/or experience with disability employment services; an advanced degree (masters or higher).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of services provided to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, local, state, and federal laws related to the program area; public administration and management techniques; statistical analysis processes; budget processes; research techniques; training and marketing techniques; and program management processes and techniques.
• Knowledgeable of multiple communication techniques to ensure that information is conveyed in terms appropriate to the respective audience.
• Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance and take appropriate action to convey the information into a usable format.
• Skills with creating and maintaining a teamwork environment with other program areas and external partners.
• Skill in oral and written communication; instructing others; and using a computer and applicable software. Proficient in Microsoft office suite products, experience in the use of electronic health records, ability to obtain proficiency in MHID information systems.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to prepare reports; to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures; to communicate effectively; and to serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks with minimal oversight.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support job seeker plans.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to present an image & professional demeanor reflecting the importance of the role and responsibilities of the position.
• In the course of being employed, understands, and implements trauma informed care practices.

MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. 

We offer a very competitive benefits package

• excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
• life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
• very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
• employee referral program
• 16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
• 10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
• career ladder incentives/opportunities
• mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work

• employee appreciation events and annual employee recognition banquet
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Student Loan Repayment

• MHID is a qualified employer for the PSLF program to repay student loans https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Education

• MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees 
• Free LPC-A supervision

We are a tobacco free workplace
EOE/AA

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters