Employment Specialist

Since 1987 RISE has provided practical professional and personal growth opportunities for children adults and their families. With our innovative approach we are dedicated to transforming the lives of the individuals and families we serve through the delivery of person-centered services.

Our services have expanded from moving individuals living in institutions to family settings into supporting adults and children with highly diverse support needs in a wide variety of homes and community-based settings.

The Employment Specialist provides a variety of employment services including but not limited to: job seeking job retention skill building resume writing site development and job placement community based work adjustment job coaching and job shadowing. Due to the autonomy associated with this position employees are required to maintain accurate time and mileage logs as well as accurate billing information.

• Establish successful employment outcomes for clients
• Provide communication regarding progress to all clients and providers as appropriate
• Create and implement behavioral objectives and goals on the jobsite with clients
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and team members
• Develop appropriate work sites in the community

• Applicants must be at least 21 years old
• High School Diploma or GED (Bachelors Degree preferred)
• Previous employment services human service experience and/or sales and marketing experience
• Have reliable transportation a valid drivers license and car insurance
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must provide or obtain CPR/First Aid Certification (provided by RISE)

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible schedule
• Meaningful Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Premium Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan with company match

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

(a) Dedicated fax

(b) Dedicated email DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

(c) US mail -4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources

(d) Dedicated phone 1- Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.