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About the job

Provide individual vocational-supportive counseling throughout Maricopa County. The Volunteer Support Specialist will identify vocational strengths and barriers of persons served; establish vocational goals and plans to obtain goals to help identify symptoms that may interfere with employment. Plan and provide work-related support services.

Job Responsibilities

• Average of one job placement per month and at least three (3) 90-day successful retention outcomes for the first year
• Minimum of five (5) 90-day successful retention outcomes per year thereafter
• Maintain a caseload of persons served with competitive employment goals to comply with the Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
• Providing support and skills training in best practices for vocational rehabilitation as they relate to employment
• Conduct job development in the community to provide employment opportunities that match the interests and abilities of persons served
• Coordinate with treatment teams, psychiatrists, and other treatment professionals to coordinate care as it relates to vocational goals
• Work collaboratively with Vocational Rehabilitation or other agencies providing employment assistance; coordinate with other agencies within the community and state to research possible employment opportunities
• Provide a limited amount of case management to ensure rapport building
• Attend weekly Vocational Specialist Supervision
• Maintains knowledge of current best practices for the field
• Counsel on benefits; teach job-seeking skills, coaching, and problem-solving to be successful in employment and community living
• Complete annual training requirements as outlined by the employee handbook and supervisor
• Perform other related tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements

Education/Experience

• Minimum of Associates Degree with at least one (1) year of experience in Behavioral Health or similar work
• Vocational Training/Experience a plus.
• Own vehicle and current insurance
• Pass Background Check

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and sit for a long period of time
• Navigate steps or use appropriate accommodations
• Ability to be flexible to match persons served availability
• Ability to meet multiple monthly deadlines
• Knowledge of community and college resources
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team required
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks required.
• Ability to take direction as well as direct others required.
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding the health/welfare of consumers required.