Employment Specialist - Young Adult Service

Full Time
Ansonia, CT 06401
Posted
Job description

BHcare

Caring for our community through all stages of life.

Who We Are

BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that offers a comprehensive and integrated system of care with wrap-around services for adults, children and families struggling with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and other health-risk behaviors.

We employ a diverse and dedicated group of professionals that create and sustain programs to rebuild and change the lives of those who walk through our doors each day. We are devoted to helping our clients live to their full potential as happy, healthy and active members of our community.

Why BHcare?

Our culture and benefits are designed to promote your well-being and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits to full-time (30+ hours per week) employees:

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal and holidays)
  • Health & Dental insurance
  • Dependent care accounts
  • Medical flexible spending accounts
  • Paid family leave
  • LTD & Disability coverage
  • Life & AD&D
  • Supplemental insurance including STD, Cancer, Accident and Critical Illness
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 403(b) retirement plans with 4% employer match
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Employee referral program
  • Staff events and activities

POSTION SUMMARY: Support YAS clients who are in recovery to find, obtain and keep competitive employment of their choice, utilizing evidence based practice.

ACCOUNTABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING RESULTS

  • Provide vocational counseling and career exploration for persons in recovery.
  • Develop job sites in accord with individual needs.
  • Provide on-the-job training and support services.
  • Conduct career planning classes and vocational groups as needed, to teach resume writing, conduct mock interviews and explore employment opportunities.
  • Provide direct service in accordance with contractual guidelines.
  • Produce reports as assigned.
  • Meet or exceed the established outcome measures of BHcare and our funding source.
  • Be available to flex schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays if necessary.
  • Required to use own vehicle on company business, or to transport clients.
  • Attend training sessions, workshops, seminars as requested by supervisor, or as needed for professional development, or as required for accreditation or licensing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.
  • Bachelors degree required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Psychiatric Rehabilitation is desirable.
  • Must be proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office Word & Outlook, and if applicable, must have the ability to navigate through an electronic health record.
  • Must have and maintain a valid CT drivers license if relocated to CT as a state resident more than 30 days ago. Must maintain an acceptable driving record and be insurable at a reasonable rate under the Organizations auto insurance plan.

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