Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist - Ocala, FL

Alpharus Health, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Alpharus provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

The Employment Specialist is responsible for evaluating, selecting and implementing assessment tools and training resources to gather information regarding the skill levels, occupational interests, and employability of clients under the supervision of the FL Dept of Corrections. Creating training materials and course objectives to provide job readiness training and assisting clients in accomplishing employment goals. Establishing working relationships with employers, community agencies and other potential job sources to assist with job placement. Maintaining current knowledge of occupational outlook for jobs and regularly updating responsibilities and qualifications of positions through exploration of available occupational resources and manuals. Developing and utilizing knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations, and community services and resources.

Benefits at Alpharus Health include medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, an employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums, employee assistance programs focused on mental health, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match, short-term and long-term disability and life and AD&D insurance paid for by Gateway, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF), 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service, 9 paid company holidays, work-life-balance, training & development programs, tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year, eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training, and clinical supervision.