Employment Specialist

TERRO; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Sick Time

Holidays

EAP available

Job summary

Terros Health is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver clinical therapeutic vocational services to adults with substance-use disorders, serious mental illness, and dual diagnoses at the 51st Ave Recovery Health Center in Phoenix. You will coordinate community and clinic-based employment services, build employer relationships, and guide clients toward stable employment.

The role includes full-time hours, day shift, and benefits; experience in vocational rehabilitation within behavioral

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and three years of relevant vocational rehabilitation experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
• An associate’s degree in a behavioral health field and one year of relevant vocational rehabilitation experience; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in the behavioral health field and one year of relevant vocational rehabilitation experience; OR
• A non-behavioral health field bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant vocational rehabilitation experience.

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.

Skills

Vocational rehab experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED + 3 years VR experience

Associate’s degree + 1 year VR experience

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year VR experience

Non-behavioral field bachelor’s + 1 year VR experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 51st Avenue 1st Floor - Phoenix, AZ 85031

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $19.12 - $22.87 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day Shift

Job Category: Behavioral Health/Social Work

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.

HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING

Seeking an Employment Specialist

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

Qualifications

• Experience/Education:
  • A High School Diploma/GED and three years of relevant vocational rehabilitation experience in a behavioral health setting; OR
  • An associate’s degree in a behavioral health field and one year of relevant vocational rehabilitation experience; OR
  • A bachelor’s degree in the behavioral health field and one year of relevant vocational rehabilitation experience; OR
  • A non-behavioral health field bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant vocational rehabilitation experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Background check.
• Minimum typing speed of 25 wpm.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must pass DCS Central Registry check without any disqualifying events.
• Current Arizona Driver License and a current satisfactory 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must pass a TB test.

Physical demands

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.