Vocational Specialist - SHF (Norwich)
About The Position
The Vocational Specialist will assist clients in finding and sustaining employment as well as educational opportunities to enhance their employability by networking with prospective employers and institutions of higher learning. The Vocational Specialist will take into consideration a client’s talents and will support the goals identified by the client to achieve success. Working within our Family & Child Services, the Vocational Specialist works with the Supportive Housing for Families staff to provide services to stabilize and reunite families experiencing complex issues such as substance use, behavioral health matters, and homelessness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years relevant experience
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License
- Regular and predictable attendance is required
- Must either be vaccinated against COVID-19 or apply for a medical or religious exemption and be approved (for employees hired on or after September 27, 2021).
Responsibilities
- Assist clients in finding and sustaining employment.
- Assist clients in finding educational opportunities to enhance employability.
- Network with prospective employers and institutions of higher learning.
- Support client goals to achieve success, considering their talents.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- Additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
- Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
- Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
- 12 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
