What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist-Ticket to Work position at Beacon Group?
$500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE
BACKGROUND: Since 1952, Beacon Group has been creating opportunities for people with disabilities across Southern Arizona, Phoenix and beyond. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Beacon serves over 2000 people with disabilities each year. Beacon provides job training and placement, supported and center-based employment, and day treatment programs to assist the more than two-thirds of working-age people with disabilities who do not have a job. As a Beacon employee, you can be a part of delivering our mission and improving the lives of people with disabilities.
POSITION INTRODUCTION: The responsibilities of the Employment Specialist are to develop, implement, monitor and maintain career opportunities for clients including job skills training, career development/placement career retention and advancement services. Case management or knowledge of SMI or GMHSU services preferred. Knowledge of AHCCCS funding, Vocational Rehab services and integrated employment.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive wages/salaries.
- 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
- Competitive health insurance benefits with several options to choose from (effective 1st of the month after 30 days). Many employees have $0 monthly medical insurance premiums.
- Dental, vision, life and array of other insurance plans to choose from.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Vacation, sick leave and extended sick leave plus holidays and floating holidays.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to communicate and follow directions effectively.
- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team-orientated environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel.
- Exceptional organizational skills a must.
- Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of full-time professional and/or volunteer experience in a social work setting and working with persons with disabilities; OR Associate's Degree and two years full-time professional and/or volunteer experience in a social work setting and at least one year working with persons with disabilities; OR High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and 18 credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to social work and two years of full-time professional and/or volunteer experience in a social work setting and at least one year working with persons with disabilities; OR High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and four years of full-time professional and/or volunteer experience in a social work setting and at least one year working with persons with disabilities.
WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday.
Because we participate in the Ability One program, preference will be given to individuals with a documented disability.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - qualified females, minorities, disabled persons and veterans are encouraged to apply
