Education Specialist: Supported Education- 7319

Community Health Resources•Manchester, CT

9h•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

CHR is seeking an Education Specialist to provide specialized educational support services to individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions. The role involves assisting individuals in identifying, pursuing, and achieving their educational goals. Services are delivered in both individual and group settings within treatment programs and community environments, with a focus on promoting recovery, self-sufficiency, skill development, and long-term success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, or a related field.
Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health conditions.
Minimum of six months of experience in education, employment services, and/or psychosocial rehabilitation.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Advocacy Unlimited Recovery Support Certification is recommended for individuals with lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges.
Individuals with lived experience of mental health or substance use challenges are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments to identify educational needs.
Collaborates with individuals to develop individualized, person-centered educational goals and plans and documents client progress toward those goals.
Uses motivational interventions and stage-wise approaches to help clients pursue their goals and progress along their paths to recovery.
Establishes rapport with educational institutions and programs throughout the service area to develop a network to provide educational 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.
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.
Provides instruction in education-related skills, including completing applications and enrollment forms, registering for classes, accessing financial aid, using technology, developing study and learning strategies, setting goals, and navigating disability services.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with educational programs, including adult education programs, certificate programs, community colleges, and postsecondary educational institutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance
ample paid time off (including your birthday!)
employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan
competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
Tuition reimbursement
professional development programs
exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
Career development opportunities!
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app
6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!