Employment Specialists-Providers - Department of Mental Health

The drop-down menu items below provide resources for employment specialists. This includes employment related policy and other information that can be beneficial for the employment specialist to be aware of while facilitating a person’s journey toward employment. Please visit periodically as resources on this page are updated on a regular basis.

Assisting Individuals with Specific Needs

411 on Disability Disclosure

Honest, Open, Proud For Adults Manuals and Resources

A Practical Guide for People With Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Employment Support: Tools for Practice

California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
I Am Interested In
DOR Video Library

Disability Equality Index – Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

Employer Assistance & Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)
Ask EARN – Frequently Asked Questions
Ask EARN – Service Provider Resources
Ask EARN – Job Seeker Resources

Employment and Living With HIV/AIDS Toolkit for Service Providers

Facilitating Employment Circles of Support

Jails to Jobs

Limited Examination & Appointment Program (LEAP)

Reentry Resource List

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

Workplace Mental Health (APA Foundation)

Disability Benefits Planning

Disability Benefits 101

Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) Programs
As of July 1, 2021 Managed Career Solutions, INC (MCS) has been designated to provide WIPA services for LA County. MCS has two entities that provide WIPA services, Economic Development Corporation (EDC), and the Social Purpose Corporation (SPC). Please visit the following link to view which MCS entity serves your zip-code: https://www.ssa.gov/work/documents/New%20WIPA%20OrganizationsWEB_072121.pdf
MCS Staff Directory: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dmh/1113675_WIPA-2021-2026.pdf

Facilitate Career Planning

Boston University Employment Seminars: “Ask Me Anything About Employment”
These are not presentations, but rather hour-long interactive Q&A webinars with an expert in employment.

California Career Center

Career Planning Worksheets

How to Turn an Interview into a Job Offer

How Would You Answer the Hard Questions About Workforce Development?

Leaders Up – 1^st Friday (career advice videos)

O*NET OnLine
O*NET OnLine is the Occupational Information Network’s free Web site for easy access to information on over 900 occupations. View data on tasks, skills, knowledge, abilities, job zones, tools and technology, interests, work styles, work values, and work context. O-NET-Desk-Aid

Salary Comparison – Community College Graduates

11 Steps to Successful Career Planning

“True Colors” – Activity