Impactful Employment Specialist — Supported Employment

Intermountain Centers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Centers is seeking an Employment Specialist to administer Supported Employment services, helping members obtain and sustain competitive employment aligned with their vocational goals and recovery.

The role emphasizes ongoing assessments, job development, employer education, and coordination with treatment teams to integrate vocational services within mental health treatment plans. Strong outreach and plan updates are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• 1 year of prior employment services experience is required.
• Experience with mental health disorders is preferred.
• Experience with vocational services is required.

Responsibilities

• Engages members and builds collaborative relationships to support competitive employment in integrated settings.
• Assesses consumers' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis.
• Assists with job development and job search aligned with members' needs and interests.
• Provides follow-along services to help consumers sustain employment.
• Educates and supports employers, including negotiating accommodations and follow-along contact.
• Provides outreach to re-engage members and monitors attendance.
• Coordinates monthly contact with treatment teams to integrate vocational services.
• Draws up individual employment plans and updates them quarterly.
• Spends significant time in the community delivering direct supported employment services.
• Attends trainings and represents Intermountain Centers' Employment Specialist services.

Education

High School diploma

One year experience in providing employment services

Experience with vocational services

Job description

Intermountain Centers is seeking an Employment Specialist to administer Supported Employment services, helping members obtain and sustain competitive employment aligned with their vocational goals and recovery.

The role emphasizes ongoing assessments, job development, employer education, and coordination with treatment teams to integrate vocational services within mental health treatment plans. Strong outreach and plan updates are required.