Employment Specialist

We are looking for a full time Employment Specialist to join the team!

Under the direct supervision of the Employment Program Coordinator promote the model of vocational services and recovery as a mainstream employment method and assist people with significant disabilities to access real employment opportunities.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree and one year of experience in providing rehabilitation services employment-related supports and/or peer support services.
• Associates degree plus two (2) years behavioral health work experience which includes on year of experience in providing rehabilitation services employment-related supports and/or peer support services.
• High School Diploma or GED plus Peer Support Specialist certification plus three (3) years of behavioral health work experience which includes on year of experience in providing rehabilitation services employment-related supports and/or peer support services.
• High School Diploma or GED plus four (4) years of behavioral health work experience which includes on year of experience in providing rehabilitation services employment-related supports and/or peer support services.

Excellent Benefits Include:

• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous PTO accrual rate
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Community Engagement Opportunities

Important Notes:

Must be 21 years of age (automobile insurance requirement) and possess a valid AZ drivers license with a clean or acceptable driving record.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.Pursuant to the AZ Drug Testing of Employees Act ARS 23-493 COPE Community Services Inc. has determined this is a safety sensitive position. Because this is a safety sensitive position and in accordance with its Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace policyCOPEreservesthe right to exclude or remove a person from this position ifCOPE believes in good faith that the employees current use of any drug legal prescribed by a physician or otherwise (for example medical marijuana) if the drug could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen the employees job performance or ability to perform the job are obligated to informCOPE of any current drug use that could impair or otherwise decrease or lessen the employees job performance or ability to perform the job duties.

COPE Community Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term condition or privilege of employment with regards to race color national origin age ancestry religion disability sex gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status familial status or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.

Thank you for considering COPE as an employer!