ACT Employment Specialist Gateway

Copa Health•Gilbert, AZ

32d•$23

About The Position

The ACT employment specialist provides direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services in a community setting to ACT members. Provides direct job development services and employment support services to assist to obtain and maintain community-based employment. Works as a team member of a clinical team to assess member needs and wants, participates in the development of individual service plans, acts as a member advocate and liaisons with families and community agencies. Provides on-call crisis intervention services, as well as weekend and holiday coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of full-time direct care experience in behavioral health or
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field OR a bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with one (1) year experience preferred.
Must have 1 year of training or experience in vocational rehabilitation and support. Prior experience may be job development, job coaching, or supported employment.
Must have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card by the AZ Department of Public Safety or eligible to receive one within eight (8) weeks of hire.
TB Test clearance required at the time of hire.
Must have reliable transportation, valid AZ Driver’s License with state minimum insurance coverage and ability to meet and maintain Copa Health’s acceptable driving requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct vocational assessments to identify members’ skills, interests, and employment goals.
Develop individualized employment plans in collaboration with the members, focusing on skill development, job readiness, and job placement.
Provide vocational counseling, coaching, and support to members in job search strategies, resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace behavior.
Establish partnerships with employers, vocational training programs, and community organizations to create job opportunities for clients.
Collaborate closely with other members of the ACT team, including Rehabilitation Specialists, BHMP, and clinical team to coordinate comprehensive care and support for the members.
Meets with the members in the community in accordance with established policies and procedures and clinical protocols to provide supportive counseling skill development and other support services as needed.
Works with members of the clinical team to ensure the timely development and implementation of the individual’s service plan (including all necessary assessments) and their crisis plan.
Coordinates with all parties involved in member’s treatment according to policy and procedure and clinical protocols, including but not limited to, attending inter and intra-agency staffing, communication by telephone and letter, service/support delivery etc, as indicated on the consumer’s service plan.
Assists members and families in accessing additional needed services and obtaining entitlements, including identification of funding services.
Responsible for transporting members to necessary services, as outlined in their service plan, as needed.
Assumes “primary contact” responsibility for a percentage of ACT Team members to: ensure maintenance of accurate, thorough, and current documentation in the medical record (in accordance with policies, procedures, and clinical protocols) for those specific individual
Keep weekly member schedule for those individuals updates, and act as first contact for those members and their families.
Completes all clinical documentation in a timely manner in accordance with policies, procedures, and clinical protocols, and meets/exceeds member engagement goals as defined by Copa Health.
Participates in daily team meetings as well as any additional individual treatment teams or other team communication meetings as required.
Works in collaboration with team members to assure compliance with ACT fidelity measures.
Implement career and rehabilitation plans as directed by the team Rehabilitation Specialist and Clinical Coordinator.

Benefits

Limitless Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities: Thrive with us through diverse career paths and internal development programs.
Career Development: Access ongoing training and development through our dedicated Organizational Development & Learning Department.
Generous PTO Program: Enjoy up to 3 weeks off in your first year, with continuous accruals and an additional PTO day for Employee Well-Being.
Paid Holidays: Celebrate 10 paid holidays annually.
Wellness Program: Benefit from our wellness incentives to reduce costs.
Tuition Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,000 for educational advancement.
Affordable Health Care Plans: Choose from comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Utilize H.S.A., H.R.A, and F.S.A. options with select medical plans.
Insurance Coverage: Enjoy free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000.
Retirement Savings: Benefit from 403(b) retirement plans with a company match.
Employee Assistance: Access 6 free coaching and 6 free therapy sessions, plus a wealth of wellness content and services.
Additional Insurance Options: Aetna Medical, Delta Dental, Eyemed vision, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and more!