Employment Specialist

The Company

Since 1987, RISE has provided practical, professional, and personal growth opportunities for children, adults, and their families. With our innovative approach, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of the individuals and families we serve through the delivery of person-centered services.

Our services have expanded from moving individuals living in institutions to family settings into supporting adults and children with highly diverse support needs in a wide variety of homes and community-based settings.

THE POSITION

The Employment Specialist provides a variety of employment services, including but not limited to: job seeking, job retention skill building, resume writing, site development and job placement, community based work adjustment, job coaching and job shadowing. Due to the autonomy associated with this position, employees are required to maintain accurate time and mileage logs, as well as accurate billing information.

Essential Functions

• Establish successful employment outcomes for clients
• Provide communication regarding progress to all clients and providers as appropriate
• Create and implement behavioral objectives and goals on the jobsite with clients
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and team members
• Develop appropriate work sites in the community
  
  

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old
• High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
• Previous employment services, human service experience and/or sales and marketing experience
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and car insurance
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must provide or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification (provided by RISE)
  
  

What Can We Offer You For All Your Hard Work?

Perks for All:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible schedule
• Meaningful Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Premium Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with company match
  
  

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

• Dedicated fax 866-268-8885
• Dedicated email hrdept@riseservicesinc.org DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
• US mail -4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
• Dedicated phone 1-866-242-2714 Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
  
  

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.