Employment Specialist

Mccallcenterct; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

McCall Behavioral Health Network is seeking an Employment Specialist to join the Supported Employment team in the Greater Torrington area. You will support clients with employment goals as part of their treatment plan and collaborate within clinical teams.

Role is full-time and in-office, with pay starting at $24.00/hour. Qualifications include a related degree, recovery specialist certification, and strong communication skills; Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
• Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist preferred.
• Must have proven technical, clinical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and in the community.
• Ability to Speak Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and engage clients to develop individualized employment plans.
• Function as part of the clinical treatment team and participate in team meetings.
• Maintain fidelity to the IPS employment model.
• Advocate for clients to ensure quality treatment and equity of care.
• Develop relationships with employers and connect clients to resources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical skills

Clinical skills

Independent work

Spanish preference

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Recovery Support Specialist certification

Job description

Employment Specialist

This role is part of the Supported Employment team working with clients with significant mental health issues. This position will be embedded in clinical teams in the Greater Torrington Area, providing support and services to clients that have goals for employment opportunities as part of their overall treatment plan.

Full-Time / Exempt

This is a full-time, in-office position

Pay range begins at $24.00/hour

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred. Certification as a Recovery Support Specialist preferred. Must have proven technical, clinical, verbal, and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently and in the community. Ability to Speak Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk, using the phone, and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Valid Driver’s license required.

BENEFITS

• 4 Weeks of PTO that increase with years of service
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer-paid premium
• Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tuition Discounts at participating schools
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NHSC Federal Loan Repayment (for approved sites)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 2 Gym Membership Options

AGENCY OVERVIEW

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. At McCall, our mission is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and engage clients by identifying and evaluating individual strengths, areas for development, qualifications, employment history, problems, and needs for the development of an individualized employment plan.
• Function as part of the clinical treatment team and participate in team meetings.
• Maintain fidelity to the IPS employment model.
• Advocate for clients in various systems to assure quality treatment and equity of care.
• Develop relationships with potential employers, job developing. Connect clients to other appropriate resources related to employment and/or education.
• Assist clients with resume writing, completion of employment applications, and interview skills.
• Timely and accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
• Attend all required trainings and team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned