Vocational Specialist (S0057)
Axis Health System•Durango, CO
•$21 - $22•Hybrid
About The Position
The role of the Vocational Specialist is to assist patients at Axis Health System to establish meaningful work activities. The Vocational Specialist works with both individuals and employers to identify employment matches. The Vocational Specialist collaborates with members of the treatment team to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals and obtain and maintain competitive employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Previous experience in a behavioral health or educational setting.
- Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
- Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
- Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
- Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
- Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
- Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
- Ability to read and understand written materials.
- Must regard work as confidential.
- Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with Axis Health System’ insurance agency.
- Local travel required.
- Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.
- Annual Flu immunization.
- Annual TB screening.
- De-escalation training within 90 days of hire.
- BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ experience with education/career advising or career counseling.
- Individualized Placement and Support Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients in establishing meaningful work activities.
- Identify employment matches by working with individuals and employers.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to help patients meet treatment goals.
- Assist patients in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
Benefits
- Medical (HDHP or PPO)
- Health Savings Account
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vision
- Dependent Care Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- 401k offering up to 4% match
- College Invest plans
- Annual Wellness Benefits
- Professional development benefits
- 3 weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
- Personal Days (9)
- Company Paid Holidays
- Loan Repayment Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
