Employment Specialist

SUMMARY: Supports clients in pursuit of educational or employment goals. Provides supported education and supported employment services. Assists with job searches and applications for employment. Facilitates groups and Work Exploration Class. Interacts with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, employers, teachers, student advisors, and others in the service of seeking and maintaining employment and educational goals.

REQUIREMENTS

High School or GED diploma Individuals must be 21 years of age or older Valid Arizona driver’s license Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Previous work experience in social service providing employment support/services to adults with a serious mental illness or other barriers to employment. Proven success securing preferred competitive employment opportunities, volunteer positions or educational opportunities for individuals with a serious mental illness or other barriers to employment.

Proven ability to effectively identify and respond to the needs of persons with a serious mental illness or other barriers to employment. Proven ability to prepare reports within ADHS, BHS, RBHA and DES/RSA guidelines. Proven ability to professionally disseminate information through written communications, informational literature and public presentations.

Proven ability to effectively collaborate with co-workers, sponsors, consumers, VR counselors, case managers, family members and other stake holders. Knowledge of career planning practices and techniques. Knowledge of interviewing techniques and related career and job search skills. Knowledge of human behavior, individual differences, motivation, and attitudes.

Other Potential Requirements: Fingerprint Clearance May need to work evenings or weekends on occasion. Ability to complete certification in First Aid and CPR. Ability to pass Physical Exam and T.B. Test We offer a competitive wage that includes shift differential and bilingual differential pay for some positions, as well as the below generous benefit packet for full-time employees .

Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Flexible spending Accounts Health savings account with employer contribution. 403b retirement account Tuition reimbursement up to $5200 per year (accessible after first 90 days of employment). Allowance added to pay to supplement additional benefits in the amount of – 2% of salary the first year and increasing every 2 years.

15 days of PTO in the first 2 years, increasing by an additional 5 days every two years. 10 paid holidays. Short-term & Long-term Disability. Bereavement Leave Application Instructions: Job Seekers make sure to use Chrome as your Internet browser; any other software will not allow you to complete an online application.

If you experience technical difficulties with our recruiting site, email [email protected] or call (520) 838-5600 with specific technical error information. La Frontera Arizona, 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 LFAZ as an employer!