Return-to-Work Liaison – Workforce Development

Ascension Recovery Services

. Serve as the primary point of contact for participants throughout their Return-to-Work journey .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management and employment services, with a strong focus on developing individualized Return-to-Work plans and connecting participants to community resources. Proficient in maintaining accurate documentation and tracking employment outcomes while providing ongoing support to participants.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Case Management ExperienceEmployment Services KnowledgeCommunity Outreach SkillsStrong Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving Abilities

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Hard Skills

Participant IntakeWork-Readiness ScreeningIndividualized Return-to-Work PlansEmployment Barriers IdentificationDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Relationship-Building SkillsExcellent OrganizationFollow-Through AbilitiesProfessional CommunicationPerson-Centered Approach

Industry Keywords

Human ServicesSocial ServicesBehavioral HealthWorkforce DevelopmentSubstance Use Disorder Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary point of contact for participants throughout their Return-to-Work journey
Conduct outreach and explain program services and supports
Complete participant intake and coordinate assessments and work-readiness screenings
Identify employment barriers, participant needs, preferences, and risks to employment stability
Develop individualized Return-to-Work plans
Support job searches, applications, interviews, onboarding, workplace expectations, and transitions back to employment
Coordinate conversations regarding work restrictions, job modifications, and reasonable accommodations
Connect participants with clinical, recovery, rehabilitation, wellness, and community resources
Coordinate warm handoffs to outpatient care, MAT, psychiatric services, peer recovery support, recovery groups, and other approved resources
Help address transportation, childcare, licensing, benefits navigation, and community-resource barriers
Follow up on referrals and maintain communication with participants, employers, and authorized partners
Respond to health, recovery, or workplace challenges that could threaten employment
Continue post-placement support and coordinate solutions
Track employment outcomes and follow up at 30, 60, 90, and 180 days
Maintain accurate participant documentation
Participate in case reviews, quality improvement, and program performance reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, social services, behavioral health, workforce development, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
Experience in case management, employment services, community outreach, recovery support, workforce development, or a related service field preferred
Experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorder or other barriers to employment highly valued
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent organization, documentation, and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple participants, priorities, referrals, and follow-up needs
Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of community resources
Ability to communicate professionally with participants, employers, providers, and community partners
Understanding of confidentiality, consent, and appropriate information sharing
Ability to work in a respectful, person-centered, and recovery-oriented manner
Ability and willingness to travel locally for participant meetings, employer engagement, and community partner visits

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful employment and workforce development support
Field-based work with local and regional travel
Opportunity to directly support individuals pursuing recovery, employment, and long-term stability
Equal Opportunity Employer