Employment Specialist Tucson, AZ (MHRI Housing Services)

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Employment specialist carries out Supported Employment (SE) services by helping members obtain and sustain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and RESPONSIBILITIES:Engages members and establishes trusting collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in integrated job consumers vocational functioning on an ongoing Supported Employment (SE) principles and procedures helps members in job development and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with members needs and individualized follow-along services to help consumers sustain on agreement with members provides education and support to employers which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow-along contact with outreach services to members as necessary when they appear to disengage from SE services. If necessary maintains some contact with consumers even without a vocational focus to sustain engagement. Notifies supervisor of three no-call no-shows to initiate possible or meet regularly at least once a month with treatment team members to coordinate and integrate vocational services into mental health up individual employment plans with members Recovery Coaches and other treatment team providers and updates the plans at least 50 percent (20 hours per week) of direct face-to-face supported employment service time in the community to engage and support members family members and employers. Attends any required trainings and meetings through Cenpatico and other agencies and demonstrates capabilities to represent Intermountain Centers provision of Employment Specialist services and overall agency vision and to Cenpatico Integrated Care Rehabilitation Services Administration- Vocational Rehabilitation (CIC-RSA-VR) Collaborative Protocol. Coordinates referrals as appropriate to employment Specialty other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of the position. QUALIFICATIONS:Education High School diploma required. Experience One (1) year of prior experience in providing employment services. Experience working with people with mental health disorders with vocational services. REGULATORY:Minimum 18 years of Level I fingerprint clearance (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).CPR First Aid AED certification if required (must possess upon hire and maintain throughout employment).Current valid Arizona Drivers License and 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration liability insurance to meet insurance requirements if current negative TB test result if required (Employer provides).Questions about this position Contact us at