Employment Specialist: Support Employment - 5528
With a career at CHR, you can look forward to a respectful workplace, an inclusive culture, and most importantly, a family.
A career can mean different things at different workplaces.
Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.
JOB TITLE:
Employment SpecialistEMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full-time, 40 hours/wkSCHEDULED HOURS:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pmPROGRAM/LOCATION:
Supported Employment, Enfield, CTPC#:
1462ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENTAssists 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 PROGRAM:
Employment SpecialistDuties & 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.
Following apply based on specific program expectation:
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 abuseWHY CHR:
Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row! Generous paid time off, including your birthday! 403b Retirement Plan contributions Competitive insurance premiums Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well! Education and licensure reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites! Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program Career development Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!) Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs Robust wellness program Annual wellness stipend 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more! Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency Employee-lead resource groups Leadership luncheons with our CEO Join any one of our agency committees! Stay informed with frequent updates Weekly video messages directly from our CEO Monthly newsletters And much, much more! Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.
COMPENSATION :
$19.
11/hr minimum- $26.
75/hr maximum, dependent 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 committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff.
We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ
individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today! Recommended Skills Assessments Employee Assistance Programs Leadership Occupational Therapy People Services Self Motivation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A career can mean different things at different workplaces.
Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.
JOB TITLE:
Employment SpecialistEMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full-time, 40 hours/wkSCHEDULED HOURS:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pmPROGRAM/LOCATION:
Supported Employment, Enfield, CTPC#:
1462ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENTAssists 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 PROGRAM:
Employment SpecialistDuties & 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.
Following apply based on specific program expectation:
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 abuseWHY CHR:
Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row! Generous paid time off, including your birthday! 403b Retirement Plan contributions Competitive insurance premiums Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well! Education and licensure reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites! Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program Career development Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!) Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs Robust wellness program Annual wellness stipend 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more! Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency Employee-lead resource groups Leadership luncheons with our CEO Join any one of our agency committees! Stay informed with frequent updates Weekly video messages directly from our CEO Monthly newsletters And much, much more! Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.
COMPENSATION :
$19.
11/hr minimum- $26.
75/hr maximum, dependent 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 committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff.
We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ
individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today! Recommended Skills Assessments Employee Assistance Programs Leadership Occupational Therapy People Services Self Motivation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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