Employment Specialist- DMHAS
Company: Ability Beyond
Location: New Milford
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
At Ability Beyond, you can be Accepted, Celebrated, &
Impactful!
Location: Danbury & New MilfordHours: M-F 8:00-4:00 FLEX (Full
Time)Salary: $ 42,000 annuallyTravel Requirements: Around 100 to
150 miles a week (Gas milage reimbursement)
-Responsibilities:
- Provide vocational supports to adults with disabilities with
their employment goals. Funded 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.
- You will 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.Benefits:
- 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 (503B)
- PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
- Flexible work schedules and overtime available that allow for
work life balance
- Access to an Employee Assistant 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 teamworkQualifications:
- 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
preferredTo learn more about Ability Beyond, check out our YouTube
Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@abeyonddisability/videosPandoLogic.
Keywords: Employment Specialist, Location: New Milford, CT -
06776
Keywords: Ability Beyond, New England , Employment Specialist- DMHAS, Human Resources , New Milford, Northeast
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