Employment Specialist: Young Adult Community Treatment Team- 7102

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JOB TITLE:                              Employment Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:           Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS:          Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION:       Youth Adult Treatment Team, Enfield

PC#:                                         2513    

About the Program: YOUNG ADULT TREATMENT TEAM

YACTT is a Multidisciplinary team comprised of the Program Director, Community Support Specialists, Employment Specialists, RN, Outreach Therapists and Care Coordinator. The mission of YACTT is to assist young adults in obtaining the skills they need to lead independent and productive lives. The team provides skill teaching in the areas of life skills, coping skills, symptom management, interpersonal relationships, vocational and educational goals and health and wellness. The team utilizes assertive engagement interventions in order to address barriers to treatment and meet the young adult “where they are at”; outreach is the main mode of service delivery. YACTT emphasizes team work and meets a minimum of three times a week as a full team to coordinate care and to support one another; staff also receive individual supervision with the Program Director who is a Licensed Mental Health professional with an expertise in working with the young adult population. Many of the YACTT clients have experienced significant and/or complex trauma and the team utilizes trauma informed care.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Employment Specialist

Duties & 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.
• Additional duties as required. 

Following apply based on specific program expectation 

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors in human services, rehabilitation, or occupational therapy.

Experience: 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. Individuals who identify themselves as having a mental illness or substance abuse are encouraged to apply.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license. Advocacy Unlimited: Recovery Support Certification recommended for individuals who identify themselves as having a mental illness or substance abuse

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years!

 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!

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