Employment Specialist

Description Job Title: Employment Specialist Location: San Diego County, California Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $23.00–$24.00 per hour Date Posted: 07-16-2026 About The Role The Employment Specialist acts as the liaison between clients and employers/representatives within the Adult Oasis program. This role supports Adults by providing employment support services that promote recovery, independence, and long-term success. The Employment Specialist delivers job readiness training, coordinates vocational and educational opportunities, and ensures ongoing follow-up to support successful placement and sustained outcomes. Responsibilities Develop and maintain job bank recordsAssess clients for employment placement opportunitiesRefer clients to applicable community and vocational resourcesProvide one-on-one employment supportMaintain accurate client records and provide follow-up contact to ensure successful placementDeliver job readiness training to clientsAct as liaison between clients and employers/representativesProvide the best customer care possibleIdentify and build upon the strengths of consumers, coworkers, and the communities servedSupport consumers’ steps toward Recovery WellnessCreate an organizational culture that respects and celebrates diversityValue ongoing learning to better serve consumers and establish industry leadershipResearch and utilize industry best practices and analyze services to ensure optimal outcomesPerform other duties as assigned to support the program and company Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a minimum of two years’ experience in job coaching, job development, or educational services; OR five (5) or more years’ experience in job coaching, job development, or educational servicesValid driver’s license and proof of automobile insuranceKnowledge and experience with job and educational/vocational coordination for transitional age youthExcellent organizational, interpersonal, computer, and communication skillsAbility to stand, walk, and sit frequently throughout the workdayAbility to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Compensation & Benefits Full-time Employees: Paid vacation days that increase with tenureSeparate sick leave that rolls over each yearUp to 10 paid holidays*Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefit plan optionsDailyPay – access your daily earnings without waiting for payday*Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements All Employees: 401(k)Free licensure supervisionEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pet insurancePerks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainmentMileage reimbursement*Company cellphone (*Benefits may vary based on position, state, or county) How to Apply If you are passionate about supporting youth in their recovery journey and providing education and employment guidance, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida as an Employment Specialist. About Clarvida Clarvida is committed to delivering exceptional value and recovery-focused, quality behavioral health care. With over 30 outpatient behavioral health locations throughout California, Clarvida provides cutting-edge mental health and substance use community-based services. The organization fosters a supportive learning environment with comprehensive onboarding, ongoing training, and a strong commitment to evidence-based and promising practices. Learn more:http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values/ See other opportunities:https://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida Equal Opportunity Employer Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Fraud Alert Clarvida never charges fees to apply. Official communication regarding job opportunities will only come from authorized @clarvida.com email addresses,notifications@jobvite.com, or verified LinkedIn profiles associated with Clarvida email accounts. Keywords Employment Specialist, Job Coach, Vocational Services, Transitional Age Youth, Behavioral Health, Recovery-Oriented Care, Youth Employment Support, Community Mental Health, Clarvida Careers