Career-Ready Rehabilitation Specialist

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Programs

Bilingual salary differential

Career growth opportunities

Paid time-off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to provide rehabilitation services for adults with serious mental illness, emphasizing employment and psychosocial recovery. You will manage a flexible caseload, educate participants on resources, and coordinate with internal teams to support client goals.

The role requires knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation practices, a valid AZ driver’s license, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral-health field preferred; experience may substitute.
• Two years’ work experience in behavioral health, preferably with adults with serious mental illness.
• Strong understanding of psychiatric rehabilitation best practices.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Solid time management and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manages a flexible caseload of employment-related and psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Provides and tracks detailed information on engagement and caseload.
• Assesses participant needs using psychiatric rehabilitation practices.
• Educates and assists participants in identifying resources to obtain and maintain employment.
• Provides limited coaching until job coaching is obtained.
• Utilizes tools to screen and assess opportunities (MCAW, readiness assessment, vocational profile).
• Collaborates with Clinical Manager to identify participants for employment and psychosocial caseloads.
• Guides and trains Case Manager team members on referrals and coordination of services.
• Mentors new Rehabilitation Specialist staff.
• Inquires about clients’ health & wellness needs and coordinates with JFCS staff or external parties.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Sound judgment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in behavioral-health field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Arizona is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to provide rehabilitation services for adults with serious mental illness, emphasizing employment and psychosocial recovery. You will manage a flexible caseload, educate participants on resources, and coordinate with internal teams to support client goals.

The role requires knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation practices, a valid AZ driver’s license, and strong communication skills.