Employment Specialist

Cornell Scott-Hill health • Ansonia, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Employment Specialist to join the Behavioral Health Department at the Ansonia location of Cornell Scott Hill Health Center. In this role, you will develop and maintain strong partnerships with community agencies and employers to support client employment and vocational goals. The Employment Specialist will assist clients in engaging in services through meaningful daily activities, support employment readiness and skill-building efforts, and may facilitate group programming under the supervision of the Program Director. This position is ideal for someone passionate about workforce development, behavioral health, and helping individuals build skills that support long-term stability and independence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Candidate must have a good working knowledge of Housatonic Valley/Rt. 8 corridor community and employment/vocational resources.
• Experience in community networking is required.
• Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary service providers.
• Excellent organizational skills are necessary.
• Must demonstrate age specific/population specific competency in areas of practice.
• Proven ability to integrate recovery skills into vocational skills training.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Education in the vocational skills being taught.
• Experience working with clients in Recovery is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses client interests and assesses their strengths and weaknesses as related to employment/employment readiness
• Individualizes client’s goals and objectives regarding co-occurring conditions
• Documents assessment, interventions and outcomes in a timely manner
• Coordinates placements with employers or training programs in a timely manner
• Coordinates daily operation of on-site meaningful activities
• Follows up on results of services provided to clients. Re-evaluates needs and outcomes regularly
• Presents material in a framework of recovery and with respect to the clients’ “stage of change”
• Conducts skills training and employment readiness groups under supervision of Program Director
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with community agencies and funding sources
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings as required and actively participates
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Above‑market, competitive salaries
• Sign-on bonus available for eligible positions and qualified candidates.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long‑Term Disability
• License reimbursement
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment Program may be available for qualified candidates.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility is available through qualifying employment.
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with up to 5% match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED