Employment Specialist - CSP

Washington County Mental Health Services; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Mental Health Services is seeking a full-time Employment Specialist to enhance vocational services within the Community Support Program. This role focuses on community coordination and collaboration to promote employment opportunities for individuals facing mental health challenges. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance

Generous paid time off

Employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances

403(b)-retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in human services.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen vocational services and opportunities.
• Coordinate with WCMHS CSP treatment teams and community members.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or related field

Job description

For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”

For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the Orange County towns of Orange, Washington, and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”

Position:WCMHS is seeking an Employment Specialist. Community Support Program (CSP) Division. This is a full-time (37.5 hours) benefit eligible position focusing on building and strengthening vocational services and opportunities. This person will work in coordination with the WCMHS CSP treatment teams, HireAbility, and AHS funded employment specialists. As part of the agency vocational team, this position interfaces with community members and employers to promote vocational opportunities for consumers within the program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in human services.
• Other combinations of work experience and education will be considered.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Must have a clean driving record and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehicle.
• Ability to move around an office environment with or without accommodations.
• Able to drive in a community setting without accommodations.
• Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits: This full-time position offers an hourly rate of $20.05/hr. (37.5 hours) and excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance; generous paid time off; employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; and a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match.

To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to [e-mail] or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 802-229-1399.

Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes our organization stronger, we are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourageapplications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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