Community Support Services Specialist- Case Manager (Mansfield)

Community Support Services Specialist- Case Manager (Mansfield) United Services, Inc. is a leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services in northeastern Connecticut. With over 30 programs, 12 locations, and 250 dedicated professionals, we’re committed to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate mental health care, prevention, and support services. Our offices are located throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner,” within easy commute of New London, Worcester, and Providence. Location: 140 North Frontage Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250 Community Support Services Specialist- Case Manger Description: Teach skills, provide and coordinate supportive services for clients with serious and prolonged mental illness. As a case manager, you have a unique opportunity to develop a therapeutic connection with an adult who has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. When individuals are asked what made the difference in their lives, the most frequent response is that they had someone they worked with who gave them hope that they can have what everyone wants: safe and decent housing, access to quality mental health and medical care, meaningful personal relationships, productive activities including work, and a connection to the community in which they live. Community Support Program provides case management, care coordination and teaching the skills needed for individuals to achieve their recovery, health and wellness goals. If you have experience with mental health, substance use, community support services and an understanding of the psychosocial issues of this population, please consider becoming part of our team. This position involves extensive work in the community. Use of agency vehicles as well as use of own car (mileage and reimbursement). Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with one evening until 7:00 pm. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant human services field OR Associate’s Degree in a relevant human services field plus two years of relevant experience required. Salary Range: Salary/Hourly Range:$19.00 – $21.50 per hour (depending on experience) Bilingual (Spanish/English) rate of pay:$19.96 – $22.59 per hour (depending on experience) Very generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid Four weeks of paid vacation 12 paid holidays Paid Sick time Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement Professional Development Funds 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year Employee Assistance Program Mileage Reimbursement United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs *Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director. United Services is an affirmative action employer EEO/M/F/D/V How to Apply To apply for any open position, please follow these steps: To request an Application For Employment, please call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io Send the application, along with your resume and a cover letter via email, regular mail or fax to: View email address on click.appcast.io or United Services, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 1007 North Main St. Dayville, CT 06241 or Fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io Social Media To explore our latest employment opportunities, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. Additional Employment Information We only consider applicants who meet the minimum educational and experience qualifications listed for a position. We encourage independently licensed clinicians, those who are fully fluent in Spanish and English, and individuals who have a diverse background to apply. Because we value diversity and the ability to meet the needs of community residents, United Services pays higher starting salaries to employees who are fully fluent in Spanish and English. United Services also provides supervision for those pursuing an independent licensure. United Services requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza annually during flu season. United Services is an affirmative action employer EEO/M/F/D/V. #J-18808-Ljbffr Empirical Search Limited