What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist 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 8am-5pm
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and we encourage all qualified females, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans to apply. If your disability requires accommodation, please discuss it with us as we are happy to work with you.
Beacon focuses on career development and promotion for Direct Support Professionals -people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you are in the right place
