Employment Specialist

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Multiple medical and dental plans

4 weeks paid time off

Mental and physical health access

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Terros Health is looking for an Employment Specialist in Phoenix, AZ to deliver vocational rehabilitation services at the Desert Cove Recovery Health Center. The role involves coordinating community-based employment services and developing job opportunities for individuals in recovery.

As a full-time position with a caring environment, the specialist will engage with clients, conduct assessments, provide skill development, and ensure successful employment outcomes. Attractive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in vocational rehabilitation services.
• Ability to conduct assessments with behavioral health recipients.
• Skills in developing community employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate presenting problems.
• Develop community employment placements.
• Monitor and document recipients' progress.
• Provide skill development training for independent living.

Skills

Dependability

Compassion

Client assistance

Job search skills

Problem solving

Job description

As an Employment Specialist, you will provide vocational rehabilitation services to the adult population of Terros Health's Desert Cove Recovery Health Center. You will be responsible for coordinating community and clinic‑based employment related services, interacting with community businesses to develop individual job opportunities for behavioral health recipients and providing employment support services to assist them obtain and maintain stable employment.

If you are dependable, caring, and compassionate and find motivation in helping our clients through their recovery, apply now! At Terros Health, we promote from within and foster an environment that encourages career growth and development.

Full‑time position: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: 4616 N 51st Ave #108, Phoenix, AZ 85031.
Additional language differential pay available.
Full benefits package, including 401(k).
Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1).

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments with behavioral health recipients to evaluate the nature of their presenting problems and determine employment‑related service plan goals.
• Evaluate and update employment‑related service plans as appropriate.
• Work directly with recipients to obtain and maintain community employment; monitor, evaluate, and document progress.
• Provide employment support services according to contractual guidelines and educate recipients regarding entitlement programs.
• Provide individual and group skill development and training to enhance independent living and community integration, such as resume writing, interview skills, job search skills, personal hygiene, problem solving, public transportation training, and personal finance management.
• Seek employment opportunities by developing relationships with community employers to identify placements that meet recipients’ needs.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans – including a no‑premium plan for employees and families
• Multiple dental plans – including orthodontia
• Financial well‑being – 401(k) with company match, interest‑free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Pet insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the whole family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development – scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
• Working Advantage – Employee perks and discounts
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movies, and more
• Additional language pay differential