Supportive Employment Specialist
Supportive Employment Specialist
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Job Description
Starting pay rate $17.42 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Phoenix Az 85017
About this position
The goal of this position is to develop a comprehensive soft skills development program which links to existing job development work programs. Works within the CRC Job Development program to implement specialized SBH pre-vocational services for clients as related to soft skills such as communication interview techniques work ethics teambuilding resume development computer skills self-esteem and self-actualization. Provides instruction training and assistance to clients to improve marketable job skills abilities and job coaching. Must possess a high degree of patience able to work in challenging situations. Assists in developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with local employers and community providers to maximize the opportunities for persons in services to enter the labor force.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible to implement and maintain a pre-vocational job development. The primary focus in to find a natural fit between consumers strengths and experiences and jobs in the community.
- Assist the Supervisor of the Job Development program with developing new practices and policies that improve current services and activities.
- Communicates and works in conjunction with Workforce Development staff and management to coordinate ongoing innovative soft skill training.
- Develops and teaches job development skills in individual and group formats to persons in services.
- Serves as a pre-employment job coach providing direction and the assistance needed for individuals to maintain work.
- Engages in practices that support job development and retention of program participants.
- Provides direct service to program participants to include; individual group life skills training behavior management and crisis intervention as needed.
- Prepares and presents job readiness training and activities.
- Documents client progress and participation on all aspects of pre-employment and soft skills training.
- Understands and implements services in accordance with RBHA and AHCCCS.
- Functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment case plans skills assessment programmatic goals and objectives.
- Coordinate the intake process and facilitate access to the program.
- Coordinates and follows up on referrals for job development and peer work services.
- Responsible to work independently on location and supervise program participants.
- Works with local service providers case managers and employers to link persons in services with vocational opportunities.
- Undertakes training related special projects and provides technical assistance as directed.
- Prepares written reports as required by funding source(s) and SBH management.
- Assists in marketing the program to the community and referral agencies as needed to grow the program.
- Engages in monitoring clients assimilation and performance once placed in job development assignments.
Education & Qualifications:
- The minimum requirement includes 21 years age
- Bachelors degree preferred or An equivalent 2year combination of education and experience directly related to behavioral health and or job development with experience in workforce development soft skill development.
- Motor Vehicle clearance and 3 years driving experience isrequired. Must be able to drive a truck (no CDL required).
- Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire
- Spanish speaking preferred.
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
- We will help you save for retirement 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
- Career Development Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
- We help you with your higher education goals Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
- Employee Assistance Program Health & Wellness and much more!
About SB&H
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area rural Maricopa County Gila Pinal Mohave Coconino and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites over one thousand employees and 40 years experience.
At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging a culture where every individuals unique perspectives backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and valued.
Were committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued personal journeys are respected and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate life-changing services to the communities we serve.
Through our Empowered Belonging program were committed to:
- Voice & Visibility ensuring every team members ideas experiences and contributions are recognized and heard.
- Fair Access fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth leadership and advancement while honoring the different journeys people take.
- Culture of Connection building authentic meaningful relationships across backgrounds roles and experiences knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
- Learning & Growth providing opportunities for ongoing development empathy and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
- Wellbeing & Safety prioritizing the mental emotional and psychological safety of every person recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.
Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.
Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference and your impact is real.
To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission values and services please review our website at is a drug-free workplace drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
