Paige Payton
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Employment Expert with experience empowering justice-impacted individuals, individuals with disabilities, and survivors of domestic violence to achieve employment and self-sufficiency. Skilled in trauma-informed case management, employment coaching, resume development, workforce readiness, documentation compliance, and community resource coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Expert
St. Joseph The Worker
Mesa, AZ
04.2026 - Current
- Provided one-on-one employment services, including resume development, job board profile creation, and targeted job searches.
- Coached clients on interview preparation and strategies for addressing employment gaps, criminal backgrounds, and other barriers to employment.
- Connected clients with work attire, transportation, and community resources through walk-in employment services.
Speaker and Workforce Readiness Trainer
DIGNITY Diversion Program
Phoenix, AZ
12.2021 - Current
- Facilitated hybrid workforce readiness workshops for up to 20 justice-impacted participants covering resumes, interviewing, job search strategies, and workplace professionalism.
- Provided individualized coaching and mentorship to build motivation, confidence, accountability, and successful workforce reentry.
- Connected participants with employment, transportation, clothing, and community resources to reduce barriers to employment.
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Odyssey Services Corp.
Mesa, AZ
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Provided individualized job search, resume, and application assistance while maintaining accurate case documentation and employment plans.
- Conducted labor market research and coordinated career exploration activities for a caseload of up to six individuals with disabilities.
- Collaborated with clients to overcome employment barriers, identify career goals, and connect with training, community resources, and employment opportunities.
Employment Navigator
Arouet Foundation
Phoenix
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated housing stability check-ins for a caseload of six residents, monitored participation, and maintained accurate case documentation.
- Provided individualized employment services, including tailored job searches, resume development, job board profiles, interview preparation, and client documentation.
- Connected clients with employment, transportation, work attire, and community resources while maintaining timely and accurate case records.
Education
MSW - Social Work
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Montana State University
Billings, MTSkills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Client Advocacy
- Employment Coaching
- Case Documentation
- Resource Coordination
- Goal Monitoring
Timeline
Employment Expert
St. Joseph The Worker
04.2026 - Current
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Odyssey Services Corp.
06.2025 - 06.2026
Employment Navigator
Arouet Foundation
01.2025 - 12.2025
Speaker and Workforce Readiness Trainer
DIGNITY Diversion Program
12.2021 - Current
MSW - Social Work
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Montana State University