Rehabilitation Counselor - Primetime House (Torrington)

The Connection; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan 403(b)

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Connection, based in Torrington, CT, is seeking a Rehabilitation Counselor to support adults with serious mental illness through active engagement and psychosocial rehabilitation. This role emphasizes person-centered pathways, empowerment, and recovery-oriented approaches in a community setting.

Candidates should have some post-secondary education, at least one year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. Orientation and benefits are provided to successful hires.

Qualifications

• Some post-secondary education is required.
• 1 year related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders find pathways by engaging in daily activities and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Skills

Driver's License

Education

Some post-secondary education

1 year related experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Street Torrington - Torrington, CT 06790Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Some Post-SecondarySalary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Shift: First ShiftProgram: Primetime ClubhousePosition: Rehabilitation CounselorLocation: TorringtonSalary: $20.00/hourSchedule: Full Time, 40 hours, 1st shift, Monday-Friday, with flexibility to meet the needs of the program.

Position Summary

The Rehabilitation Counselor assists adults with serious mental illness and other co-occurring disorders find pathways by working side by side, through active engagement in daily activities. The program provides psychosocial rehabilitation which helps individuals regain self-worth, purpose and confidence, while focusing on their strengths and promoting recovery.

Requirements

• Some post-secondary education is required
• 1 year related experience
• Valid Driver’s License

Orientation

If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
• 12 paid holidays

The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org.