Employment Specialist: SU Service

Employment Specialist: SU Employment Service- 6593

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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

The SU Employment Service program provides comprehensive, person-centered services that bridge behavioral health services and employment services. The program focuses on reducing barriers, enhancing job readiness, fostering supportive employer relationships and promoting long-term recovery through economic self-sufficiency. This program is an evidence-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.

• Conduct assessments to identify employment and educational needs.
• Collaborate with individuals to create individualized, person-centered treatment plans and document 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.
• Establish rapport with employers in the community to develop a network to provide employment opportunities.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

• Support individuals 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, engaging and communicating with family and friends, staying safe in the community, caring for children and other family members, and solving everyday problems
• 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

• Education: Bachelor's in human services, rehabilitation, or occupational therapy.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of 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.
• Licesure/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.

Compensation: $18.00/hr minimum, and any increase commensurate with experience. Actual rates are determined at offer and may reflect program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. Part-time pro-ration applies.

• Award-Winning Workplace:
  Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years
• Generous Time Off:
  Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday
• Retirement Savings: 403b plan
• Comprehensive Insurance:
  Competitive premiums with discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance
• Education & Tuition Support:
  Tuition reimbursement, professional development, student loan repayment assistance, and exclusive tuition discounts
• Career Development:
  Robust training curriculum, clinical supervision/mentoring, internal career fairs
• Wellness Program:
  Wellness stipend, Calm app subscription, counseling support via EAP

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

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