Community Health Resources ยท 3 months ago
Employment Specialist: SU Employment Service- 6594
Manchester, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCommunity Health Resources is a supportive workplace dedicated to employee wellness and success. They are seeking an Employment Specialist to provide person-centered services that bridge the gap between behavioral health and employment, focusing on job readiness and fostering employer relationships for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Conducts assessments to identify employment and educational needs
Collaborates with individuals to create individualized, person centered treatment plans and documents clients progress during treatment
Use Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their paths to recovery, utilizing stage wise interventions
Establishes rapport with employers in the community to develop a network to provide employment opportunities
Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards
Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned
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
Provide skills teaching, such as assisting clients in obtaining/ maintaining housing and utilities; learning how to use transportation services, planning and preparing nutritional meals, engage and communicate with family and friends, be safe in the community, care for children and other family members, and solve everyday problems that arise
Provide intensive skill building interventions and support for self-management, self-advocacy, health and well-being, relapse prevention, and using community resources
Participate in family education and support activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in human services, rehabilitation, or occupational therapy
Minimum 2 years experience working with individuals with substance abuse and/or co-occurring mental health issues
Minimum 6 months experience in employment/education and/or psychosocial rehabilitation
Valid driver's license
Advocacy Unlimited: Recovery Support Certification recommended for individuals who identify themselves as having a mental illness or substance abuse
Benefits
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Company
Community Health Resources
Community Health Resources is a non-profit, community-based behavioral health agency providing services in Central and Eastern CT.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Heather Gates
President/CEO
Michele Gaudet
CFO
Recent News
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2025-12-06
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