Education Specialist - Recovery & Education Access

Community Health Resources; Manchester (CT); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off including birthday

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Résumé du poste

Community Health Resources is seeking an Education Specialist to join our Supported Education program. This full-time role operates Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm or 8:30am–5pm, in a setting focused on helping individuals with substance use disorders pursue educational goals.

You will assess educational needs, develop personalized plans, and coordinate with educational institutions. The role emphasizes recovery support, collaboration, and client progress documentation within the service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (rehabilitation, occupational therapy or related).
• Minimum of two years working with individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Valid driver’s license; Recovery Support Certification recommended for lived experience.

Responsabilités

• Conducts assessments to identify educational needs.
• Collaborates with individuals to develop person-centered educational goals and plans and documents progress.
• Uses motivational interventions and stage-wise approaches to guide clients toward recovery goals.
• Establishes rapport with educational institutions and programs to create a network for opportunities.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.
• Based on program expectations: supports linking with natural/community supports; develops crisis plans; provides instruction in education-related skills; maintains relationships with educational programs.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in human services, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, or a related field.

Description du poste

Community Health Resources is seeking an Education Specialist to join our Supported Education program. This full-time role operates Monday–Friday, 8am–4:30pm or 8:30am–5pm, in a setting focused on helping individuals with substance use disorders pursue educational goals.

You will assess educational needs, develop personalized plans, and coordinate with educational institutions. The role emphasizes recovery support, collaboration, and client progress documentation within the service area.