Employment Specialist - FET

Job Details

Job Location

Casa Grande, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Job Category

Health Care

Description

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.
  
  

Qualifications

The Employment Specialist main purpose is to provide direct treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services with a focus on Employment needs for First Episode Team (FET) participants. The Employment Specialist works as a FET member to assess participant needs, participates in the development of service plans and assessments. The position will serve as the FET 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 four (4) years in Behavioral Health or combined Behavioral Health education and experience to meet Behavioral Health Technician qualifications.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience related to employment services
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Possess valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, home telephone and reliable transportation
• Prior experience in the behavioral health setting
• Certification in first aid, CPR, and CPI/Crisis de-escalation, training will be provided if the candidate does not possess active certification.
• Have a Tuberculosis screening test and provide evidence of being free from infectious tuberculosis prior to providing services and additional TB testing or screening questionnaires will be performed annually.
• Possess the physical, mental, and cognitive ability to perform specific clinical and/or tasks required by the position without posing a direct threat to the safety and security of patients.
  
  

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 experience with youth and/or young adults
• Experience working in Integrated Healthcare, Behavioral Health or Primary Care environment
• Advanced knowledge of cultural diversity and sensitivity