Community-Based Work Experience (CBWE) Participant

Community-Based Work Experience (CBWE) Participant

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission-Aligned:
You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health's mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally:
You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated:
You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management:
You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES)

The Community-Based Work Experience (CBWE) role provides individuals receiving services through Newport Mental Health (NMH) and authorized by the Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) with a structured, temporary, and paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a community employment setting. The CBWE is intended to help participants explore career interests, build workplace confidence, develop job readiness skills, and prepare for competitive community employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in assigned work activities and job duties at the host worksite.
• Arrive on time, maintain regular attendance, and communicate appropriately about scheduling needs.
• Follow workplace policies, procedures, safety expectations, and supervisor direction.
• Demonstrate professional behavior, respectful communication, and willingness to learn.
• Work collaboratively with host-site supervisors, coworkers, NMH staff, and ORS representatives.
• Accept coaching and feedback to strengthen job-specific skills and workplace readiness.

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU (Requirements)…

• Active participant in NMH services.
• Authorized by ORS for a CBWE opportunity.
• Interest in developing employment skills and exploring community-based work options.
• Ability and willingness to participate in a structured work-based learning environment.

Compensation

This is a paid work experience. Compensation, schedule, work hours, and placement duration are determined in collaboration with ORS, NMH, and the host employer based on the participant's employment goals and service authorization.

Goal of the CBWE

The goal of the CBWE is to provide real-world work exposure, strengthen employability skills, and support participants in progressing toward successful competitive employment in the community