Employment & Education Specialist - Gardner, MA

Open Sky Community Services Inc.; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off (29 days first year)

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services Inc. offers Clubhouse Employment and Education programs to adults recovering from mental illness, emphasizing meaningful employment and educational opportunities.

The Employment and Education Specialist will guide members, coordinate job site training, and connect them with resources. The role requires upholding Fountain House principles, maintaining employment/education data, and fostering relationships with businesses to create opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history required
• Experience with the Clubhouse model and working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness highly desired
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and openness to new opportunities

Responsibilities

• Train on and uphold the philosophy and concepts of the Fountain House Model
• Maintain accurate details of member employment and education data, and report monthly data with Clubhouse Director
• Facilitate discussions and activities on topics related to employment and education, and encourage active participation among members
• Promote the Clubhouse as a valued service to businesses and other community stakeholders to develop employment opportunities

Job description

Job Description

Open Sky's Clubhouses are a member of the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition, an organization comprising 33 clubhouses throughout the Commonwealth and is a community dedicated to the rehabilitation of adults recovering from mental illness. Through a variety of meaningful and engaging tasks, members have the ability to develop or refresh employment skills, explore educational opportunities, and participate in social activities. The Employment and Education Specialist is responsible for the functioning and management of the Clubhouse Employment and Education program. They will also engage and support members in their pursuit of meaningful employment opportunities, including but not limited to job site training, and will assist members in accessing and connecting with educational resources.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Train on and uphold the philosophy and concepts of the Fountain House Model.
• Maintain accurate details of member employment and education data, and work with Clubhouse Director to report monthly data.
• Facilitate relevant discussions and activities on topics related to employment and education, and encourage active participation among members.
• Promote the Clubhouse as a valued service to businesses and other community stakeholders, for the purpose of establishing relationships to develop employment opportunities for members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history, required.
• Experience with the Clubhouse model and working with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders, highly desired.
• Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.

Pay Range

$22.07 - $22.07

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life. Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL. At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency, sensitivity, and a workplace culture that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and employee well-being. Our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment has earned Open Sky repeated recognition as a Top Workplace, including honors from USA TODAY, The Boston Globe, and the national Top Workplaces program. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compliance Statement

In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.

Thank You

Thank you for your interest in Open Sky Community Services - Where Your Work Matters!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include: Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!) We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid) Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program And more!

Services

Open Sky Community Services, Inc. offers a wide range of services for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing mental health challenges, developmental and intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, brain injury, homelessness and other complex challenges. Open Sky has 1,300 employees, an annual budget of over $100 million and more than 100 programs throughout the region serving more than 8,000 individuals. We support those we serve to achieve their definition of wellness, and pursue the opportunities and relationships that are meaningful to them. We help them see beyond what they thought was possible, to find their open sky. For more information, please visit www.openskycs.org.