Vocational Specialist – Cortez Integrated Health – Full Time – Cortez, CO

Axis Health System is a private, nonprofit healthcare organization established in 1960, providing healthcare to residents of Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, Hinsdale, San Miguel, Dolores, San Juan, Montezuma, LaPlata, Archuleta. Axis Health System provides the care people need when they need it.

If you are a dedicated professional who aspires to be part of an innovative culture and is interested in mission-driven healthcare, Axis Health System is a great fit for you.

Title of Position: Vocation Specialist

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: Starting pay is $18.00 – $20.16, per hour and considers preferred experience and preferred education described below.

Eligibility for Bonuses: No

Benefits include:

• All Paid Leave
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Location: Cortez, CO

Description of Responsibilities: The purpose of the Vocational Specialist is to assist patients at Axis Health System to establish meaningful work activities. The Vocational Specialist works with both individuals and employers to identify employment matches. The Vocational Specialist collaborates with members of the treatment team to assist patients in meeting their treatment goals and obtain and maintain competitive employment.

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between AHS locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. AHS may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel required: Yes

Required Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: Previous experience in a behavioral health or educational setting

Preferred Experience:

• Experience: Two years’ experience with education/career advising or career counseling

• Certification: Individualized Placement and Support Certification

• Must be knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.
• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.

• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax and multi-line telephone.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and ability to access the internet.
• Ability to be helpful and sensitive to the needs of all employees, while concurrently respecting corporate policies, procedures and priorities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate job-related information to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; plan own work schedule effectively and multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload in a sometimes-hectic environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to concentrate in sometimes hectic and stressful settings.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Must regard work as confidential.
• Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS’ insurance agency.
• Local travel required
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.

Additional eligibility requirements:

• Annual Flu immunization
• COVID Vaccination Status
• Annual TB screening
• CPI training within 90 days of hire
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

How to Apply: Vocational Specialist - Cortez Integrated Health - Full Time

Closing Date: Open until filled

For information on Axis Health System and our company culture, visit our website at: www.axishealthsystem.org

Axis Health System is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.