Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change.

Location: Baker Re-Entry Center 17128 U.S. Highway 90 West Sanderson, FL 32087-2359

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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or related field.
• Experience in workforce development, case management or reentry services, preferred.
• Knowledge of local labor markets, employment trends, and community resources.
• Valid local driver's license, insurance and good driving record.
• Ability to pass a Level 2 background check in the state of Florida.
• Knowledge of correctional systems and the unique challenges faced by incarcerated individuals.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with organizations and service providers who employ certified peers, including agency personnel responsible for recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of recovery-oriented peer support, job development, and vocational rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of the core competencies, standards, and requirements for CRPS certification and employment in Florida.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS and other applicable programs.
• Skill in providing effective coaching, mentoring, and feedback to CRPS job seekers and employees.
• Skill in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with employers, agencies, and other stakeholders in the behavioral health field and workforce systems.
• Working knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations as it pertains to confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with peers, supervisors, and employers.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the delivery and evaluation of employment-related services, using data, feedback, and best practices.
• Ability to identify barriers and challenges to CRPS employment, such as stigma, discrimination, accommodation, and retention.
• Ability and willingness to routinely travel within the State.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with peers.
• Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files for accuracy, to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, read.
• Ability to communicate with others and speak to groups or individuals in order to gather and present information.
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data.
• Ability to respond to telephones, and to hear and detect alarms and unusual noises.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and remain alert to traffic conditions and to identify and comply with traffic signals and signs.

Benefits at Alpharus Health:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
• Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service.
• 9 paid company holidays.
• Work-life-balance.
• Personal Development: 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.
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance.

Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.