Employment Specialist: SU Employment Service- 6971

Community Health Resources; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 21,917 - 31,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Annual wellness stipend

FREE Calm app subscription

Comprehensive insurance plans

Job summary

Community Health Resources is hiring an Employment Specialist in Manchester, CT. This full-time role focuses on supporting individuals with substance use disorders by conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with local employers to facilitate job placements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in human services or related fields and at least two years of relevant experience. The role offers a supportive work environment and numerous benefits aimed at employee wellness and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with substance abuse and/or co-occurring mental health issues.
• At least 6 months experience in employment/education and/or psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify employment and educational needs.
• Create individualized, person-centered treatment plans with clients.
• Establish rapport with community employers for job opportunities.

Skills

Client collaboration

Motivational interventions

Crisis planning

Community networking

Education

Bachelors in human services, rehabilitation, or occupational therapy

Job description

Overview

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Employment Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: SU Employment Service; Manchester, CT

PC#: 3029

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: SU Employment Service
The SU Employment Service program provides a comprehensive, person-centered services that bridges the gap between behavioral health services and employment services. The program focuses on reducing barriers, enhancing job readiness, fostering supportive employer relationships and ultimately promoting long-term recovery through economic self-sufficiency. This program is an evidenced based supported employment service to promote and expand employment opportunities for individuals who use DMHAS services who have substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders of mental health and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments to identify employment and educational needs.
• Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment.
• Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions
• Establishes rapport with employers in the community to develop a network to provide employment 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.

Following apply based on specific program expectation

• 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
• Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engage and communicate with family and friends, be safe in the community, care for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise.
• Provide intensive skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, relapse prevention, and using community resources
• Participate in family education and support activities

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors in human services, rehabilitation, or occupational therapy.

Experience: Minimum 2 years experience working with individuals with substance abuse and/or co-occurring mental health issues. Minimum 6 months experience in employment/education and/or psychosocial rehabilitation. Individuals who identify themselves as having a mental illness or substance abuse are encouraged to apply.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. Advocacy Unlimited: Recovery Support Certification recommended for individuals who identify themselves as having a mental illness or substance abuse

Why Join CHR

• Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
• Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs. Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend. FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families. Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more! Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
• Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
• And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Compensation

Compensation: $19.2850/hr minimum, and up commensurate upon experience.

Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives.

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

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!