Employment Specialist / Behavioral Health

Special Skills:

Employment Services / Career and Educational Counseling

Knowledge of the labor market, employer expectations, and minimum

Qualifications for position:

Knowledge of community resources including educational facilities and training programs

Marketing and developing relationships with employers

Experience working with individuals with disabilities

High School Diploma and four years of full time behavioral health or social services experience, or

Associates degree and at least two years of full time behavioral health or social services experience, or

Bachelor’s degree in any field and at least one year of full time behavioral health or social services experience, or

Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in a field related to behavioral health, education, counseling or social work.

Proficient with Microsoft Office. Exceptional organizational and time management skills a must. Sales or business background is a plus. Experience working in vocational/career counseling services or rehabilitation setting preferred. Experience working with ex-offenders, and people with physical, emotional, sensory and cognitive disabilities preferred.

Other Requirements:

Fingerprint Clearance

Central Registry Background Investigation

Clean Motor Vehicle Record (3 year)

Criminal Affidavit Clearance (notarized)

TB test, First Aid and CPR Certification

Responsibilities:

The Employment Specialist responsibilities are to provide the following services to individuals with disabilities including:

• Rehabilitation Instructional Services - Social and Independent Living Skills
• Career Exploration
• Supported Education
• Job Readiness Training
• Job Placement
• Job Retention Support
• Tutoring

A. Promote mental health recovery through recovery-oriented philosophies and services

B. Provide social rehabilitation services and pre-employment services as needed to engage consumers and encourage involvement in vocational services.

C. Develop, implement and maintain career opportunities for consumers including job skills training, career development/placement career retention and advancement services.

D. Provide job development services, including identification of career interests and skills, resume development, interviewing skills training, and basic job search techniques.

E. Develop Individual Employment Plans focusing on specific career goals.

F. Develop linkages to career opportunities through direct contact with employers.

G. Conduct job-seeking skills training individually or in workshops.

H. Educate employer community on various disabilities, making recommendations for job accommodations when appropriate.

I. Provide job coaching support services after placement which may include time after normal business hours on the weekends as needed.

J. Assist with outreach and marketing efforts to referral sources, maintaining an ongoing professional working relationship.

K. Timely completion of monthly case notes and progress reports to referral source. Maintain documentation and reporting requirements on each encounter with consumers for weekly reporting purposes.

L. Advocate on behalf of consumers and develop partnerships with the community, including employers and referral sources;

M. Assist consumers with accessing community resources

N. Assist consumers with bus training as needed to obtain or maintain a job.

O. Assist consumers with understanding disclosure of disability and/or felony convictions and the Americans with Disability Act.

P. Develop knowledge of social media, online career resources, and trends in the Phoenix job market

Q. Attend networking events and community functions to promote Focus and its clients

R. Conduct high-impact presentations for the business community and/or state and local agencies on the services offered by Focus

Medical/PTO Benefits

Performance bonus opportunities, monthly

Job Type: Full-time

Work Remotely

• Hybrid – Occasionally

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $43,680.00 - $47,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Bachelor's (or education experience equivalent Required)

Experience:

• Social Services / Disabilities: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Primarily In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,680.00 - $47,840.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person