Education Specialist: Supported Education- 7319

CHR; Manchester, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b contributions

Discounts on pet/home/auto

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness stipend

Calm app access

Counseling sessions

Employee events

Job summary

CHR Education Specialist is a full-time, 40-hour weekly role based in Manchester, CT, working Monday–Friday with daytime hours. The position focuses on delivering specialized educational support to individuals in substance use recovery, guiding them to identify and pursue educational goals within treatment and community settings.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus experience with substance use or co-occurring conditions and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of two years working with individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions; minimum six months in education, employment services, and/or psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid driver’s license; Advocacy Unlimited Recovery Support Certification recommended.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments to identify educational needs.
• Collaborates with individuals to develop individualized, person-centered educational goals and plans and documents client progress.
• Uses motivational interventions and stage-wise approaches to help clients pursue their goals and progress along their paths to recovery.
• Establishes rapport with educational institutions and programs to develop a network for educational 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.
• Support individuals in linking with natural or community supports; develop crisis plans; provide instruction in education-related skills; develop relationships with educational programs.

Education

Bachelor's degree (human services/rehabilitation/related field)

Job description

Education Specialist: Supported Education- 7319

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: EDUCA007319

Locations

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Manchester, CT 06040, USA

Description

JOB TITLE: Education Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm

PC#: 3218

To provide specialized educational support services to individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions, assisting them in identifying, pursuing, and achieving their educational goals. Services are delivered in both individual and group settings within treatment programs and community environments, with a focus on promoting recovery, self-sufficiency, skill development, and long-term success

ABOUT THE POSITION: Education Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments to identify educational needs
• Collaborates with individuals to develop individualized, person-centered educational goals and plans and documents client progress toward those goals
• Uses motivational interventions and stage-wise approaches to help clients pursue their goals and progress along their paths to recovery
• Establishes rapport with educational institutions and programs throughout the service area to develop a network to provide educational 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.

The following duties apply based on specific program expectations:

• 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
• Provides instruction in education-related skills, including completing applications and enrollment forms, registering for classes, accessing financial aid, using technology, developing study and learning strategies, setting goals, and navigating disability services.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with educational programs, including adult education programs, certificate programs, community colleges, and postsecondary educational institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions. Minimum of six months of experience in education, employment services, and/or psychosocial rehabilitation. Individuals with lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges are encouraged to apply.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. Advocacy Unlimited Recovery Support Certification is recommended for individuals with lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges.

Why Join CHR?

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*:

$19.285/hour minimum- $28.7191/hour maximum*

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, positions less than 40 hours this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

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