EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST / PART-TIME

Job Details

Job Location

Pueblo, CO

Salary Range

26.04 - $26.04 Hourly

Job Posting Date(s)

Start Date

01 / 16 / 2025

End Date

02 / 16 / 2025

Description

Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points (CTP), our employees can make a difference daily by helping people facing substance use and mental health challenges build a healthy lifestyle for their long-term recovery. Our dedicated team provides personalized care to ensure an environment that allows healing for anyone who walks through our doors.

We are searching for a dynamic individual to become a Part-Time Employment Specialist This position helps individuals understand their capabilities and interests and set career goals. It explores patient potential as it relates to the job market and coaches individuals in all phases of the job search process, including, but not limited to, providing job coaching, reaching out to the community, setting up volunteer and internship opportunities, meeting with potential and current employers, and resolving issues.

All applicants must undergo pre-employment drug screening,

which includes testing for marijuana, as well as background checks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develop an individual employment (and education) plan with patients. The job development and job search activities should be directed toward positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the people on their caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS-supported employment.

Provide supported education, using principles like supported employment, for patients who express interest in education to advance their employment goals.

Conduct outreach to potential employers to learn about the business's needs, describe the support offered by the program, and describe client strengths relevant to the position.

Provide individualized follow-along support to assist the patient in maintaining employment. Provide outreach services as necessary to patients when they appear to disengage from the service.

Write job support plans with patients, incorporating input from the substance use disorder treatment team and adjusting the plan according to the patient's needs and preferences.

Provide education and support to employers as agreed upon by patients, which may include negotiating job accommodation and following up with the employer by the employment specialist.

Assist patients in obtaining information about their benefits (SSI, Medicaid, etc.) and how employment will affect them so that patients can make good decisions about employment opportunities. Refers patients to benefits counseling and reports earnings as needed.

Attend monthly and quarterly meetings with the Colorado IPS Learning Community and the IPS Employment Center.

Develop standing relationships with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation office in their respective communities to ensure the sustainability of employment support services following the grant's term.

Outreach with the community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : N / A

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

Bachelor's degree in human services and business or equivalent experience.

Experience :

Five years of experience.

Other :

Valid driver's license and insurability.

Strong communication and computer skills are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The maximum expected weight for any physical moving requirement should not exceed 25 lbs. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, and drive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Most of the work performed for this position is done in an office setting and working in the community.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package of benefits :

• Medical (up to 70% paid by employer).
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Eight (8) Paid Holidays
• Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays
• Career Advancement
• Retirement 401K with employer match up to 5%.
• Many other benefits (free and optional).

Apply today at www.crossroadstp.org under the employment tab.

Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 45 years of experience!

Closing Date :

February 16, 2025 or open until filled

Rate : 26.04 per hour

EOE / M / F / D / V / SO

Salary : $26