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Employment Specialist II

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2024

💰 $100,000/yr

About the role

Join Our Team as a Full-Time Mental Health Professional and Enjoy Exceptional Benefits! What You’ll Get… At our organization, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members. As a full-time mental health professional, you'll benefit from:

Limitless Growth and Career Advancement Opportunities: Thrive with us through diverse career paths and internal development programs.
Career Development: Access ongoing training and development through our dedicated Organizational Development & Learning Department.
Generous PTO Program: Enjoy up to 3 weeks off in your first year, with continuous accruals and an additional PTO day for Employee Well-Being.
Paid Holidays: Celebrate 9 paid holidays annually.
Wellness Program: Benefit from our expert Health Coach services and wellness incentives to reduce costs.
Tuition Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,000 for educational advancement.
Affordable Health Care Plans: Choose from comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Utilize H.S.A., H.R.A, and F.S.A. options with select medical plans.
Insurance Coverage: Enjoy free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D Insurance up to $100,000.
Retirement Savings: Benefit from 403(b) retirement plans with a company match.
Employee Assistance: Access 6 free coaching and 6 free therapy sessions, plus a wealth of wellness content and services.
Additional Insurance Options: Aetna Medical, Delta Dental, Eyemed vision, Pet Insurance, Additional Life/AD&D Insurance, and more!

Join us and be a part of a team that values your professional growth and personal well-being!Standard work schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am 4:00pmHourly Pay Rate: $18 Who We Need Looking for an employment specialist who will Assist with oversight of the Supported Employment Program for members with a diagnosed Mental Health challenge (GMH or SMI) seeking to obtain and/or maintain employment in the community. Follow the 7 Supported Employment Core Principals of SAMHSA (zero exclusion, member preference, rapid job search, competitive employment, integrated services, long-term supports and benefits planning.) Complete outreach and enrollments for newly referred members. Adhere to the philosophy of normalization and community integration as appropriate. Attend meetings on assigned caseload; communicate with clinical team any concerns and or accomplishments, presenting information in a professional manner. Be aware of individuals’ physical restrictions and medical concerns. Be aware of normal safety routines and procedures as they apply services. Ensure that all equipment utilized is properly maintained. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a high school diploma or GED
Prefer Bachelor’s degree in the area of social services, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Minimum 1 year demonstrated responsible administrative experience.
Minimum 1 year experience as an Employment Specialist I or an Employment Specialist II.
Satisfactory work record as determined by the People First/Human Resources Department.
Successful completion of Copa’s training program
Must have a fingerprint clearance card issued by the AZ Department of Public Safety or eligible to receive one within eight (8) weeks of hire.
Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
TB Test clearance required at the time of hire and annually.
Must have reliable transportation, valid AZ Driver’s License with state minimum insurance coverage and ability to meet and maintain Copa Health’s acceptable driving requirements.

JOB SUMMARY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

Assist with ensuring the maintenance of departmental operations to achieve compliance with contract requirements, accreditation, licensing and monitoring standards, agency procedures, Federal/State/Local regulations and all other licensing/regulatory agencies as