Vocational Specialist

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We’re proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. Job Details Job Title: Vocational Specialist Division / Program: Indio: Oasis Vocational Center Starting Compensation: 18.00 - 20.50 USD Per Hour Working Location: Indio, CA Working Hours / Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00AM – 3:30PM (30 hours per week) Why Join Our Team? Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience. Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle. Professional Growth Opportunities: On‑the‑job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow. Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable). Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication. What You Bring to SBHG Education: A bachelor’s degree, an Associate of Arts degree (in vocational/child counseling, development, psychology, social services, or a related behavioral science), or a High School Diploma combined with equivalent experience. Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in a mental health or related setting. Specialized experience in vocational rehabilitation, employment placement, job coaching, or job counseling may be substituted. Certifications: Current CPR and First Aid certifications (First Aid may be obtained within 30 days of hire). Licensure: A valid California Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance. How You Will Make a Difference Serves as part of a multidisciplinary team and offers assessment, education, and support to clients about competitive work opportunities. Assists in direct job placement and provides long‑term job coaching. Advocates for clients as necessary, including communicating with employers and coordinating care with other service providers to improve client job retention. Conducts liaison in the community, collaborates with potential employers, links with other employment service providers in the region to further an integrated system of care, and serves on committees and interagency teams to promote employment opportunities for individuals with mental illness. Division / Program Overview Oasis Vocational Center provides vocational rehabilitation services to prepare and keep people employed. Working in conjunction with mental health service providers and the Department of Rehabilitation to assist clients in reaching their employment and career goals through: Job coaching and training opportunities Job development with employers Identifying job opportunities and job placement based on client interest Providing ongoing Job Support Learn more about SBHG at For additional information, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. We are committed to providing a career‑enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well‑being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment—including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr