Supportive Employment Specialist

Schedule

Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The goal of this position is to develop a comprehensive soft skills development program, which links to existing job development work programs. Works within the CRC Job Development program to implement specialized SBH pre‑vocational services for clients as related to soft skills: communication, interview techniques, work ethics, teambuilding, resume development, computer skills, self‑esteem and self‑actualization. Provides instruction, training and assistance to clients to improve marketable job skills abilities and job coaching.

Must possess a high degree of patience, able to work in challenging situations. Assists in developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with local employers and community providers to maximize the opportunities for persons in services to enter the labor force.

• Responsible to implement and maintain a pre‑vocational job development. The primary focus is 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.
• Communicate and work in conjunction with Workforce Development staff and management to coordinate ongoing innovative soft skill training.
• Develop and teach job development skills in individual and group formats to persons in services.
• Serve as a pre‑employment job coach providing direction and assistance needed for individuals to maintain work.
• Engage in practices that support job development and retention of program participants.
• Provide direct service to program participants including individual, group, life skills training, behavior management, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Prepare and present job readiness training and activities.
• Document client progress and participation on all aspects of pre‑employment and soft skills training.
• Understand and implement services in accordance with RBHA and AHCCCS.
• Function 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.
• Coordinate and follow up on referrals for job development and peer work services.
• Responsible to work independently on location and supervise program participants.
• Work with local service providers, case managers and employers to link persons in services with vocational opportunities.
• Undertake training related special projects and provide technical assistance, as directed.
• Prepare written reports as required by funding source(s) and SBH management.
• Assist in marketing the program to the community and referral agencies as needed to grow the program.
• Engage in monitoring client’s assimilation and performance once placed in job development assignments.

• Minimum requirement: 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 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 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.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• 3.3 weeks of PTO in the first 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.
• 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into the SB&H retirement account.
• Career Development – benefit from our culture of internal promotion.
• Tuition reimbursement program and discount degree programs to support higher education goals.
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and more.

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required.

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment…