Employment Specialist - Human Services!
Employment Specialist - Human Services!
Ability Beyond
Waterbury, CT
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Location: Torrington and Waterbury
Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30 FLEX (Full Time)
Salary: $45,000 / year
Travel Requirements: Around 150 to 175 miles biweekly (gas milage reimbursement)
Responsibilities:
Career Development - Life of An Employment Specialist (youtube.com)
Location: Torrington and Waterbury
Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30 FLEX (Full Time)
Salary: $45,000 / year
Travel Requirements: Around 150 to 175 miles biweekly (gas milage reimbursement)
Responsibilities:
- Provide vocational supports using the Individual Placement and Support Evidence Based Model to clients referred through the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
- No day is the same in career development, which keeps it exciting! As an Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting clients in finding integrated, competitive employment.
- You will network to identify opportunities in the individual's preferred field, provide supplemental training for the clients on the job, and provide support to help clients maintain their employment.
- Responsibilities include goal setting, resume writing, interview skill building, soft skills and job coaching, and networking with businesses through job developing.
- Occasionally provide transportation to clients to job sites for interviews in a safe manner.
- Documentation includes consistently and accurately completing all require Ability Beyond and funder documentation to expected standards.
- You will provide ongoing follow up for each job placement including site visits, and arranged meetings away from work sites.
- This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get into human services, recent college graduates, someone looking for a non-office-based role, or anyone looking for a career change.
- Extensive paid training and certification program
- Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
- Paid time off (increases over years of service)
- Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)
- PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program including mental health resources
- Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
- Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties
- Employee mentorship program
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
- Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in the human service field. May substitute no less than eight (8) years of related work experience for the Bachelor’s degree.
- Valid Driver’s License is required
- Requires daily use of registered, insured vehicle for transportation of clients served
- Experience or interest in human services or health services preferred
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