Employment Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•San Tan Valley, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are looking for an individual to join our team as an Employment Specialist for our Housing Opportunities and Meaningful Employment program. The primary duties of the Employment Specialist are to assist with promoting an “employment culture” within the organization towards meeting the employment and other service goals as dictated by Arizona Department of Behavioral Health Services. The position will also assume the role of agency “resource manager” and “expert” in regard to vocational rehabilitation services. Although able to work with all service recipients, primary target population will be high risk, high complex special populations. Services will be provided in an out-patient clinic, client/family homes, classroom and other community settings. This role is Days and Weekends.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
One year of experience in providing rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities is required.
Applicant must have passion for working with the public in helping to obtain employment, attend college classes, volunteer opportunities and vocational rehabilitation services.
Strong written communication skills including experience with resume writing.
Position will require the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License, with no major infractions in the past three years is required.
If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required.
At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.
Fingerprint clearance card required or eligibility to obtain one.
Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Previous Supported Employment experience and knowledge of Disability Benefits 101 preferred.
Experience/Understanding of SAMHSA's models of Permanent Supportive Housing as well as knowledge/use of SPDAT tool and understanding of SAMHSA's Supported Employment model preferred.
Knowledge/use of VI-SPDAT tool and understanding preferred.
Experience with local employment resources and collaborating with vocational rehabilitation preferred.
Community relationships and outreach experience is preferred.
Familiar with GED testing requirements.
Bi-lingual (Spanish) speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with promoting an “employment culture” within the organization towards meeting the employment and other service goals as dictated by Arizona Department of Behavioral Health Services.
Assume the role of agency “resource manager” and “expert” in regard to vocational rehabilitation services.
Provide services to high risk, high complex special populations.
Provide services in an out-patient clinic, client/family homes, classroom and other community settings.
Help individuals obtain employment, attend college classes, volunteer opportunities and vocational rehabilitation services.
Conduct outreach and build community relationships.
Write resumes for clients.