Employment Specialist: Supported Employment

Job Title Employment Specialist Employment Type Full-time, 40 hours/week Scheduled Hours Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM or 8:30AM-5PM Program/Location Supported Employment; Manchester, CT PC# 2012 About the Program Assists individuals in exploring and concretizing their educational and employment related aspirations. Services include customized care through a comprehensive vocational assessment, individual and group counseling and linkages to the business community, broadening opportunities for clients. About the Position Employment Specialist Duties & Responsibilities Conducts assessments to identify employment and educational needs. Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment. Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions Establishes rapport with employers in the community to develop a network to provide employment opportunities. Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards. Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned. Additional duties as required. Additional Responsibilities Support individual with linking and engaging with natural (family, friends) or community supports Develop crisis plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engage and communicate with family and friends, be safe in the community, care for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise. Provide intensive skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well‑being, relapse prevention, and using community resources Participate in family education and support activities Qualifications Education: Bachelors in human services, rehabilitation, or occupational therapy. Experience: Minimum 2 years experience working with individuals with substance abuse and/or co-occurring mental health issues. Minimum 6 months experience in employment/education and/or psychosocial rehabilitation. Individuals who identify themselves as having a mental illness or substance abuse are encouraged to apply. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. Advocacy Unlimited: Recovery Support Certification recommended for individuals who identify themselves as having a mental illness or substance abuse. Benefits Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years! Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday! Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan. Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance! Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities. FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs. Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide. Annual wellness stipend. FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families. Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more! Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program. Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees! Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop. Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility. Compensation $19.2850/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked) CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr