Employment Specialist

LA FRONTERA CENTER, INC.•Tucson, AZ

14d

About The Position

Supports clients pursuing educational or employment goals by providing supported education and supported employment services. Assists with job searches and employment applications, and facilitates groups and a Work Exploration Class. Works with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, employers, teachers, student advisors, and others to help clients seek and maintain employment and achieve educational goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid Arizona driver’s license.
Previous work experience in social services providing employment support or services to adults with serious mental illness or other barriers to employment.
Proven success securing preferred competitive employment, volunteer, or educational opportunities for people with serious mental illness or other barriers to employment.
Ability to identify and respond effectively to the needs of people with serious mental illness or other barriers to employment.
Ability to prepare reports within ADHS, BHS, RBHA, and DES/RSA guidelines.
Ability to professionally disseminate information through written communications, informational literature, and public presentations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers, sponsors, consumers, VR counselors, case managers, family members, and other stakeholders.
Knowledge of career planning practices and techniques.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques and related career and job-search skills.
Knowledge of human behavior, individual differences, motivation, and attitudes.
May need to work evenings or weekends on occasion.
Ability to complete First Aid and CPR certification.
Ability to pass a physical exam and TB test.

Responsibilities

Provide supported education and supported employment services.
Assist clients with job searches and employment applications.
Facilitate groups and the Work Exploration Class.
Interact with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, employers, teachers, student advisors, and others to support clients' employment and educational goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Health savings account with employer contribution.
403(b) retirement account.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,200 per year, accessible after the first 90 days of employment.
Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits: 2% of salary in the first year, increasing every two years.
15 days of PTO in the first two years, increasing by an additional five days every two years.
10 paid holidays.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Bereavement leave.
Shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions.