Vocational Specialist (S0057)

Axis Health System; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HDHP or PPO)

Dental

Vision

401k with up to 4% match

3 weeks of All Paid Leave

Job summary

Axis Health System is hiring a Vocational Specialist in Durango, CO, to aid patients in establishing meaningful work activities. This full-time role involves collaboration with treatment teams and working with employers to align patient capabilities with job opportunities.

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree and experience in a behavioral health or educational setting. The position offers a salary range of $20.50 - $21.58 per hour, plus benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Two years of experience with education or career counseling is preferred.
• Previous experience in a behavioral health or educational setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with establishing meaningful work activities.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to help patients meet treatment goals.
• Work with patients and employers to identify employment matches.

Skills

Knowledge of standard office equipment

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Multi-line telephone

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Durango, CO 81303
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $20.50 - $21.58 per hour (includes a $2.50 locale differential at Durango worksites)
• Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Health Care
• Position Title: Vocational Specialist – Full Time – Durango Integrated Healthcare

Position Summary

The role of the Vocational Specialist is to assist patients at Axis Health System to establish meaningful work activities. The Vocational Specialist works with both individuals and employers to identify employment matches. The Vocational Specialist collaborates with members of the treatment team to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals and obtain and maintain competitive employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with establishing meaningful work activities.
• Work with patients and employers to identify employment matches.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to help patients meet treatment goals and secure competitive employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience in a behavioral health or educational setting.
• Two years’ experience with education/career advising or career counseling and/or Individualized Placement and Support Certification preferred.

Salary

Starting pay is $20.50 - $21.58 per hour and considers preferred experience and education described above.

Benefits

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)
• Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision
• Dependent Care Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 4% match
• College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits
• Professional development benefits
• 3 weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full‑time employment.
• Personal Days
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• Loan Repayment Programs

Physical Demands

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible exposure to communicable disease. Noise level is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills

• Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi‑line telephone.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
• Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees while respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate job‑related information to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multitask and prioritize in a fast‑paced setting.
• Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes‑hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Must regard work as confidential.
• Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’s insurance agency.
• Local travel required.
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, de‑escalation training within 90 days of hire, BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

About Axis Health System

We are the leading provider of integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. Axis Health System offers a wide range of resources for patients including recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, and tele‑video systems to support our staff across the region.