Employment Specialist

Terros Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

PTO

Paid holidays

EAP available

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide clinical therapeutic vocational services to adults with substance-use disorders, SMI, and dual‑diagnoses at the 51st Ave Recovery Health Center. The role coordinates community and clinic‑based employment services and builds opportunities with local employers to support clients in achieving and maintaining stable employment.

The position is full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a schedule of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments with behavioral health recipients to evaluate the nature of their presenting problems in order to determine employment related service plan goals.
• Evaluates and updates employment related service plans as appropriate.
• Works directly with behavioral health recipients to obtain and maintain community employment. Monitors, evaluates, and documents behavioral health recipient's progress.
• Provides employment support services according to established contractual guidelines and educations behavioral health recipients regarding entitlement programs.
• Provides 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 skills.
• Seeks employment opportunities by developing relationships with community employers to identify individual placements to meet the needs of behavioral health recipients currently in services.

Job description

As an Employment Specialist, you will provide vocational rehabilitation services to the adult population of Terros Health's 51st Ave 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 provide employment support services to assist behavioral health recipients obtain and maintain stable employment.

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

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Seeking an Employment Specialist to provide clinical therapeutic vocational services to an adult population composed of persons with substance-use disorders, SMI, dual-diagnoses and/or referred persons.

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

M-F 8:00a - 4:30p

4616 N 51st Ave #108, Phoenix, AZ 85031

(Additional Language Differential Pay Available)

Full Benefits Package, including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)

Duties Include

• Conducts assessments with behavioral health recipients to evaluate the nature of their presenting problems in order to determine employment related service plan goals.
• Evaluates and updates employment related service plans as appropriate.
• Works directly with behavioral health recipients to obtain and maintain community employment. Monitors, evaluates, and documents behavioral health recipient's progress.
• Provides employment support services according to established contractual guidelines and educations behavioral health recipients regarding entitlement programs.
• Provides 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 skills.
• Seeks employment opportunities by developing relationships with community employers to identify individual placements to meet the needs of behavioral health recipients currently in services.

Benefits & Wellness

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
  • Scholarships
  • Clinical supervision
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more