Services Consultant DMHAS

Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve local communities.

Position:
Employment Services Consultant – Regular Part-Time Service (BRIDGEPORT, CT, US).

Requisition  – posted 20 days ago.

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly.

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 60 days of employment
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
• Nine (9) Paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 50% Employee Discount
• Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for participants with goals of competitive employment in community job settings.
• Build relationships with community employers.
• Assist program participants with job seeking skills, interview techniques, resume preparation and development of competitive worker characteristics.
• Write timely and accurate reports, progress reports, and program reviews.
• Maintain all program participant files according to State of Connecticut and CARF standards; maintain HIPPA compliance for privacy while ensuring best practices; maintain First Aid certification, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification, and Collaborative Safety Strategy certification offered by Goodwill or its partners.
• Provide feedback to and elicit input from program participants, family members and significant others, counselors, and employment services team.
• Provide transportation to program participants to and from worksites as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training and staff development programs, professional meetings, conferences, and related programs as requested.

• RSS training and experience required.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities, preferably with barriers to employment.
• General computer experience, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams.
• Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Satisfactory driving record, current CT license and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.