Employment Specialist Part-Time

Beacon Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401(k) with 4% match

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Beacon Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Southern Arizona, Phoenix and beyond, is hiring an Employment Specialist in Phoenix, AZ. This role focuses on developing career opportunities for clients with disabilities, with training, placement, and retention support as part of a comprehensive program.

The ideal candidate has a background in social work or related field, with strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and experience in social work or related fields as outlined in job posting.
• Alternative degrees with relevant social work experience accepted.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain career opportunities for clients.
• Provide job skills training, career development, placement, and retention services.
• Communicate effectively and work well in a team-oriented environment; manage duties.
• Obtain and maintain fingerprint clearance as required.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Associate's Degree in Social Work or related field

High School Diploma + related coursework

4 years professional/volunteer experience in social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

BACKGROUND: Since 1952, Beacon Group has been creating opportunities for people with disabilities across Southern Arizona, Phoenix and beyond. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Beacon serves over 2,000 people with disabilities each year. Beacon provides job training and placement, supported and center-based employment, and day treatment programs to assist nearly two-thirds of working-age people with disabilities who do not have a job. As a Beacon employee, you can be a part of delivering our mission and improving the lives of people with disabilities.

POSITION INTRODUCTION: The responsibilities of the Employment Specialist are to develop, implement, monitor and maintain career opportunities for clients including job skills training, career development/placement career retention and advancement services. Case management or knowledge of SMI or GMHSU services preferred. Knowledge of AHCCCS funding, Vocational Rehab services and integrated employment.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive wages/salaries.
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation, sick leave and extended sick leave plus holidays and floating holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate and follow directions effectively.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team-orientated environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.
• Exceptional organizational skills a must.
• Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of full-time professional and/or volunteer experience in a social work setting and working with persons with disabilities; OR Associate's Degree and two years full-time professional and/or volunteer experience in a social work setting and at least one year working with persons with disabilities; OR High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and 18 credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to social work and two years of full-time professional and/or volunteer experience in a social work setting and at least one year working with persons with disabilities; OR High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and four years of full-time professional and/or volunteer experience in a social work setting and at least one year working with persons with disabilities.

WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all qualified persons with disabilities and veterans to apply. If your disability requires accommodation, please discuss it with us as we are happy to work with you.