Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

*THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION*

Do you want to help SRPMIC Members with disabilities and/or diagnoses Are you someone who has a desire to be part of a team that helps people with disabilities achieve their goals in job training readiness and employment Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community may hold your next opportunity.

Who are we

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) is a sovereign tribe located in the metropolitan Phoenix area. SRPMIC is comprised of two tribes Akimel Oodham (River people) and the Piipaash (People who live toward the water). Bounded by the cities of Scottsdale Tempe Mesa and Fountain Hills the Community serves over 11000 tribal members and all persons conducting business over approximately 96 square mile area of residential agricultural and commercial lands as a full-service government entity.

What the job looks like:

The focus of this position is to provide direct support to the SRPMIC members in the form of employment guidance and counseling.

As a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor you will help individuals grow through the rehabilitation and employment process. You will conduct eligibility determinations and intake interviews develop employment plans to meet individual needs manage a caseload provide services and supports and guide members with disabilities in all aspects of their employment.

The ideal candidate is someone who is willing to learn take advantage of comprehensive training opportunities and who is comfortable in doing Community outreach.

What you have:

• Experience working with Members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
• A desire to help Community Members achieve employment
• Knowledge of disabilities and diagnoses
• Excellent communication skills enthusiasm and a willingness to help others

What you have:

• Experience working with Members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
• A desire to help Community Members achieve employment
• Knowledge of disabilities and diagnoses
• Excellent communication skills enthusiasm and a willingness to help others

What you need:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• AZ Drivers License
• Case Management Experience or Knowledge
• Commitment to learn

Why should you apply

• Competitive Salary
• Diverse Culture
• 15 Paid holidays
• Paid Sick leave AND Annual Leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with flat 5% Employer contribution plus additional Employee contribution match up to 3%.
• Rich benefits plan
• The Valleys Healthiest Employers 14 years in a row

Next Steps:

• Apply at request a full job description email
• Complete the online application no later than 5/12/2026. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.

• Employees in and applicants applying for jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the Community Code of Ordinances Chapter 11 Minors Article X. Investigation of Persons Working With Children.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Drivers License.

SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Preference will be given to a qualified:Community Member Veteran Community Member Spouse of Community Member qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

In order to obtain preference the following is required:1) Qualified Community Member Veteran (DD-214) will be required at the time of application submission 2) Qualified Community Member (must provide Tribal I.D at time of application submission)3) Spouse of a Community Member (Marriage License/certificate and spouse Tribal ID or CIB is required at time of application submission) and 4) Native American (Tribal ID or CIB required at time of application submission).

Documents may be submitted by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2) fax

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.