Employment Specialist

La Frontera Center•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Employment Specialist supports clients pursuing educational or employment goals by providing supported education and supported employment services. The role assists clients with job searches and employment applications, facilitates groups and a Work Exploration Class, and 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.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid Arizona driver’s license.
Previous work experience in social services providing employment support or services to adults with a serious mental illness or other barriers to employment.
Proven success securing preferred competitive employment opportunities, volunteer positions, or educational opportunities for individuals with a serious mental illness or other barriers to employment.
Ability to identify and respond effectively to the needs of people with a 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.
Fingerprint clearance may be required.
Ability to complete First Aid and CPR certification.
Ability to pass a physical exam and T.B. test.

Responsibilities

Support clients in pursuit of educational or employment goals.
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 in support of clients’ employment and educational goals.

Benefits

Competitive wage, including shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions.
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, available after the first 90 days of employment.
Additional-pay allowance to supplement benefits: 2% of salary in the first year, increasing every two years.
15 days of PTO during the first two years, increasing by five days every two years.
10 paid holidays.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Bereavement leave.