Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Post Date:


Aug 3, 2026

Location:

Polk City, FL, US, 33868

Position Type:


Full Time

Requisition Number:


34286

Work Schedule:


Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Who is Alpharus Health?

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.

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

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.

R equirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years relevant experience

Benefits at Apharus 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. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere.

Nearest Major Market: Lakeland