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Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc

Employment Specialist (Vocational Services, Tucson)

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718

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Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc . (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years,

CCS

has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.

We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at: www.ccs-soaz.org.

OVERVIEW

The Employment Specialist will be responsible for supporting clients of organization's vocational services and veteran outreach programs through successful attainment and retention of competitive and independent employment opportunities in the community. The Employment Specialist will also be responsible, as assigned, to provide extended services to clients who have gained and retain community employment. Maintains case files, progress notes, vocational rehabilitation (VR) reports, and necessary support documentation for all clients. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identifies potential employers in the community for youth and adults with a disability or veterans

Assists clients with assessment of abilities for appropriate employment

Assists clients in obtaining employment

Assists in one-on-one and group training to prepare job seekers for competitive employment

Provides needed job coaching, to be determined on individual basis

May conduct task analysis, arranging tasks into sequential teachable components

In a work setting, monitors and teaches work related skills and behaviors such as appropriate communication, on-task behavior, grooming, appropriate social interactions; identifies employer or client concerns and tries to resolve potential issues without intruding on the employer/supervisor relationships; ensures tasks are completed according to established standards of employment

Maintains contact with employer and employee to ensure job success

Liaises with clients served, families, employers, and any other parties to remove all barriers to successful competitive employment and continued employment

Develops appropriate records and completes all documentation as required by funding agency and organization

Provides clients with transportation during assessment and job development, as necessary

Assures adherence with all organization safety policies and procedures

Travels to client worksites and accesses varying workspaces, as necessary

Reports client statuses to supervisor regularly

Completes and submits all required reporting forms, including hours worked through electronic timekeeping system, in a timely manner

Participates in staffing with referral counselors or other professionals providing services

May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.

High School Diploma or GED

2 years of experience working with individuals with a disability and/or veterans

1 year of experience in employment services, job development, and/or work training

Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule based on program and program participant needs; schedule may include working some evenings, weekends, or holidays

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Position is on-site

Work may be performed outdoors year-round and contain exposure to high heat, wind, rain, etc.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer

Requires constant experience with competing priorities in an occasionally high-stress environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and reporting

REGULATORY

Must be at least 18 years of age

Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report

Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid)

Pass pre-employment drug screen (incudes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's Degree or other post-secondary education

Experience in sales or marketing

Additional years of directly related experience

Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.