Southwest Behavioral & Health Services · 14 hours ago
Supportive Employment Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSouthwest Behavioral & Health Services is a non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services. The Supportive Employment Specialist will develop soft skills programs and provide job coaching and training to clients, enhancing their employability and supporting their integration into the workforce.
Health CareHospitalNursing and Residential CareOutpatient Care
Responsibilities
Responsible to implement and maintain a pre-vocational job development. The primary focus in to find a natural "fit" between consumers' strengths and experiences and jobs in the community
Assist the Supervisor of the Job Development program with developing new practices and policies that improve current services and activities
Communicates and works in conjunction with Workforce Development staff and management to coordinate ongoing innovative soft skill training
Develops and teaches job development skills in individual and group formats to persons in services
Serves as a pre-employment job coach providing direction and the assistance needed for individuals to maintain work
Engages in practices that support job development and retention of program participants
Provides direct service to program participants to include; individual, group, life skills training, behavior management, and crisis intervention as needed
Prepares and presents job readiness training and activities
Documents client progress and participation on all aspects of pre-employment and soft skills training
Understands and implements services in accordance with RBHA and AHCCCS
Functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment, case plans, skills assessment, programmatic goals and objectives
Coordinate the intake process and facilitate access to the program
Coordinates and follows up on referrals for job development and peer work services
Responsible to work independently on location and supervise program participants
Works with local service providers, case managers and employers to link persons in services with vocational opportunities
Undertakes training related special projects and provides technical assistance, as directed
Prepares written reports as required by funding source(s) and SBH management
Assists in marketing the program to the community and referral agencies as needed to grow the program
Engages in monitoring client’s assimilation and performance once placed in job development assignments
Qualification
Required
The minimum requirement includes 21 years age
An equivalent 2 year combination of education and experience directly related to behavioral health and or job development with experience in workforce development, soft skill development
Motor Vehicle clearance and 3 years' driving experience is required
Must be able to drive a truck (no CDL required)
Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Spanish speaking preferred
Benefits
3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
10 paid holidays
Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!
Company
Southwest Behavioral & Health Services
Our Mission: Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steven Sheets
President & Chief Executive Officer
Michael Fett, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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