Employment Specialist: Willow house- 7321

Community Health Resources•Enfield, CT

21d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Specialist works at Willow House, a five-bed, co-ed, 24-hour staffed intensive mental health group home program for young adults ages 18–25 in Enfield, Connecticut. The program supports residents in developing independent living skills, pursuing educational and vocational goals, and managing their mental health so they can live independently in the community. The role assesses employment and educational needs, collaborates with clients on individualized, person-centered treatment plans, documents progress, and uses motivational interventions to support clients’ recovery goals. The specialist also builds relationships with community employers to develop employment opportunities and maintains documentation in accordance with agency and program standards. Depending on program expectations, the position may also involve linking clients with natural and community supports, helping develop crisis plans, providing intensive skills instruction and self-management support, and participating in family education and support activities. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, rehabilitation, or occupational therapy.
At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with substance abuse and/or co-occurring mental health issues.
At least 6 months of experience in employment/education and/or psychosocial rehabilitation.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Advocacy Unlimited Recovery Support Certification is recommended for individuals who identify as having a mental illness or substance abuse.
Individuals who identify as having a mental illness or substance abuse are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

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 and stage-wise interventions to help clients meet goals and progress in recovery.
Establish rapport with community employers and develop a network of employment opportunities.
Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other assigned meetings.
Perform additional duties as required.
As required by program expectations, support clients in connecting with family, friends, and community supports.
Develop crisis plans for clients and work with other staff to respond to crisis situations as needed.
Provide skills teaching, including support with housing and utilities, transportation, meal planning and preparation, communication with family and friends, community safety, family care, and everyday problem-solving.
Provide intensive skill-building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, relapse prevention, and use of community resources.
Participate in family education and support activities.

Benefits

Health insurance and competitive insurance premiums.
Paid time off, including a birthday benefit.
Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan.
Discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at several local colleges and universities.
Free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs.
Annual wellness stipend.
Free premium Calm app subscription.
Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
Employee appreciation events and activities, contests, lunch-and-learns, and employee-led resource groups.