What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACT Employment Specialist position at Horizon Health And Wellness Inc?
Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all of our interactions with our patients and with each other.
We offer:
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, vision insurance based
- 401k investment plan with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
The Employment Specialist main purpose is to provide direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services with a focus on Employment needs in a community setting to ACT participants. Works as an ACT team member to assess participant needs, participates in the development of service plans and assessments. Will serve as the ACT specialist to provide employment related services and education. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position that includes tasks or duties (i.e., driving) that the employer in good faith believes could affect the safety, health or reputation of the Agency, participants, the employee performing the task or others.
Qualifications Required
- HS diploma or GED plus 4 years in BH or combined BH education and experience
- Must have a minimum of 1 year experience related to employment services
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older
- Possess valid drivers license with acceptable driving record, home telephone and reliable transportation
- Prior experience in the behavioral health setting
- Certification in first aid, CPR, and CPI (agency will provide training if candidate does not have active certification)
Mental and Emotional
- Ability to prioritize workload
- Sound judgment and decision-making ability
- Ability to maintain calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during difficult interactions
- Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyze variables and situations
- Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure
- Ability to think on his/her feet in the public spotlight
Physical
- Long periods of sitting, ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Able to operate phone, Fax, copier and a computer
- Able to operate Agency vehicle
Qualifications Preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Prior ACT experience
- Experience working in Integrated Healthcare, Behavioral Health or Primary Care environment
- Advanced knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity
