Career Coach: Supported Employment & Education

La Frontera Center Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account with employer**

403b retirement account

Tuition reimbursement

PTO 15 days first 2 years, +5 days bi‑

Job summary

La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist to support clients in pursuing educational or employment goals. The role provides supported education and employment services, assists with job searches, and facilitates groups such as Work Exploration Class while coordinating with VR counselors and employers.

You will need a High School or GED and be 21 or older. The position may require occasional evenings or weekends and includes comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Previous work in social services providing employment support to adults with barriers to employment.
• Proven success securing competitive employment or educational opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment.
• Ability to respond to needs of individuals with mental illness or other barriers to employment.
• Ability to prepare reports within ADHS, BHS, RBHA and DES/RSA guidelines.
• Ability to disseminate information through written communications and public presentations.
• Ability to collaborate with co-workers, sponsors, consumers, VR counselors, case managers and families.

Responsibilities

• Supports clients in pursuit of educational or employment goals.
• Provides supported education and employment services.
• Assists with job searches and applications for employment.
• Facilitates groups and Work Exploration Class.
• Interacts with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, employers, teachers, and student advisors.

Skills

Employment support

Communication

Group facilitation

Report writing

Collaboration

Interview techniques

Career planning

Motivation understanding

Education

High School or GED diploma

Job description

La Frontera Arizona, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist to support clients in pursuing educational or employment goals. The role provides supported education and employment services, assists with job searches, and facilitates groups such as Work Exploration Class while coordinating with VR counselors and employers.

You will need a High School or GED and be 21 or older. The position may require occasional evenings or weekends and includes comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.