Vocational Coordinator

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services Careers • Bullhead City, AZ

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Vocational Coordinator to join their dynamic Bullhead City team. The Vocational Coordinator designs, implements, and facilitates vocational services, creates and disseminates information, and trains personnel on vocational policies and procedures. This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with local employers and community providers to maximize opportunities for individuals in services to enter the labor force. The position reports to a Program Director and offers a Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility during clinic operating hours.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement consists of a 22-year age.
• Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral health field (related or unrelated) plus one year of relevant experience in behavioral health.
• Any combination of education and experience totaling 2 years is acceptable.
• Required to maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license and pass motor vehicle screening for insurance purposes in order to transport clients.
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides and oversees the implementation of a full range of vocational services, including resume development, job search support, and interviewing techniques
• Prepares and presents job readiness activities to persons in services and provides “train the trainer” opportunities to other personnel
• Provides comprehensive support through in-home and/or community-based intervention to adults
• Assesses consumers in accordance with established policies and procedures and clinical protocols
• Provides support and information, education or guidance to consumers and support system members concerning issues of treatment planning, advocacy, and medication management
• Monitors mental status of consumers and response to treatment plans through face-to-face contact, and updates treatment plans as needed
• Provides face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention
• Conducts vocational groups and job clubs
• Provides information to consumers and family members concerning community resources and links to other services
• Arranges for transportation for consumers and family members for community services as needed
• Coordinates with employers and agencies to identify job opportunities and promote employment of job-seeking clients
• Works with local service providers, case managers, and employers to advocate for and link persons in services with vocational opportunities
• Notifies direct supervisor of actual or potential challenges with consumers; i.e., lack of participation, decompensation, and crisis
• Transitions consumers to appropriate level of care upon conclusion of treatment

Benefits

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level