IPS VOCATIONAL COORDINATOR - Pierce County

Your New Beginning Starts Here!

Celebrating 40 Years!

We’re more than a human services agency—we’re partners in transformation, walking alongside you on the journey to a fuller, richer life.

Our employment program requires a dedicated staff that is committed to supporting and training consumers with mental health and AODA challenges to successfully work in their community, and achieve their independent-living goals.

Responsibilities

• Work primarily with persons with mental health and/or substance use issues
• Conduct career profiles to gather information related to previous employment, individual skills, abilities, interests, and limitations
• Communicate with community employers to learn about and develop employment opportunities
• Analyze potential employment openings and match them with the best, qualified individuals
• Work cooperatively with various employment and behavioral health agencies, in a team environment, to plan employment outcomes
• Complete daily and monthly documentation/reports in accordance with standards
• Ensure all communication is delivered with quality and continuity of individual employment plans
• Assist individuals to complete applications, create resumes, develop interviewing skills, and perform other activities to obtain employment
• Support and train the individuals to successfully fulfill/maintain their community-based employment, as independently as possible

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required
• Ability to build effective/professional relationships
• Highly developed oral/written communication
• Acceptable Background Character Verification
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer software applications such as Microsoft Word

Benefits:

• Option to get paid before payday
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• 401-K
• Employee Achievement Program
• Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
• And more

Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000 based on experience, and bonus potential up to $650/month

If you are looking to make a difference, join the Aurora team! Aurora Community Services is proud to be an Employee Owned Company! An EOE/AA Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer
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