Vocational Rehab Specialist

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.3 weeks of PTO

10 paid holidays

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance

40% company match on retirement

Tuition reimbursement program

Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

A community behavioral health organization in Phoenix is seeking a Vocational Rehab Specialist to develop treatment plans and assist clients in entering the labor force. You will implement job development programs, provide direct behavioral health services, and teach skills to support participants. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and a commitment to working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals. Competitive benefits and opportunities for development offered within a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in behavioral health or job development.
• Experience with seriously mentally ill adults preferred.
• Certification in First Aid & CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a vocational job development program.
• Develop and teach hands-on job development skills.
• Provide behavioral health direct service to program participants.

Skills

Evaluation of clients’ abilities

Development of rehabilitation plans

Job coaching skills

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking to fill a Vocational Rehab Specialist for our Community Resilience Center program!

Vocational Rehab Specialist must be able to evaluate clients’ abilities, interests, experience, skills, health, and education and create rehabilitation or treatment plans based on clients’ values, strengths, limitations, and goals. Assists in developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with local employers and community providers to maximize the opportunities for persons in services to enter the labor force.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible to implement and maintain a vocational job development program with a primary focus on painting services, facilities maintenance, and moving (personal items, furniture, etc.).
• Assist the Supervisor of the Job Development program with developing new practices and policies that improve current services and activities.
• Communicates and works in conjunction with Facilities and SBH HUD management department to coordinate job scheduling and completion deadlines.
• Develops and teaches hands on job development skills in individual and group formats to persons in services.
• Serves as a job coach providing direction and the assistance needed for individuals to maintain work.
• Engages in practices that support job development and retention of program participants.
• Provides hands on behavioral health direct service to program participants to include; individual, group, life skills training, behavior management, and crisis intervention treatment as needed.
• Prepares and presents job readiness training and activities.
• Documents and bills for services provided according to approved clinical standards, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Prepares work invoices in accordance with job expectation.
• Attends clinical and administrative meetings as scheduled and maintains adherence to personal training schedule.
• Understands and implements services in accordance with RBHA and AHCCCS; Covered Services Guide definition.
• Functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment, case plans, skills assessment, programmatic goals, objectives and activities.
• Consults with clinical staff and other community service professionals.
• Coordinate the intake process and facilitate access to the program.
• Coordinates and follows up on referrals for job development and peer work services.
• Provides problem solving and resolution related to participant issues.
• Responsible to work independently on location and supervise program participants.
• Works with local service providers, case managers and employers to link persons in services with vocational opportunities.
• Undertakes training related special projects and provides technical assistance, as directed.
• Prepares written reports as required by funding source(s) and SBH management.
• Assists in marketing the program to the community and referral agencies as needed to grow the program.
• Interact with and provide consultation and education services to community agencies as needed for program promotion.
• Insures acquisition of program supplies in a cost effective manner.
• Utilizes supervision as needed and works in conjunction with Program Supervisors.
• Engages in other job development assignments including administrative, thrift store, janitorial, and teaching participants purchasing skills.
• General maintenance and clean up.
• Responsible for all maintenance equipment, upkeep, and security of company property.
• Attends and participates in in-service training sessions and related training opportunities as made available.
• Is familiar with SBH Site Policies and Procedures, and basic HUD Regulations.
• Must possess valid Arizona driver’s license and be able to drive a company vehicle.
• To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum requirements; Bachelor’s degree preferred or an equivalent 5 year combination of education and experience directly related to behavioral health and or job development with experience in light maintenance, experienced painter preferred.
• Required to maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients, based upon need/requirements of the clinic and/or program.
• Experience with seriously mentally ill adults preferred.
• Experience working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.
• Certification in First Aid & CPR.
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.

Benefits

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays.
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees.
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life-changing services to the communities we serve.

Through Our Empowered Belonging Program, We’re Committed To

• Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required.

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.