Employment Specialist - McCall Behavioral Health Network

Mobile Employment Specialist

A dynamic opportunity to help individuals in early recovery who are unemployed or underemployed and in need of assistance with issues related to preparing for employment in collaboration with agency and community providers.  Primary responsibilities include providing mobile employment services to 120 individuals per year with the goal of finding gainful employment for individuals in recovery.

Fulltime/ Non-Exempt - 40 Hours/week

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.  CCB certification preferred.  Must have proven technical, clinical, verbal, and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently and in the community.  Ability to Speak Spanish preferred.

 Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk, using the phone, and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Valid Driver’s license required.

BENEFITS

• PTO 4 weeks total which is accrued on biweekly basis
• Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium
• Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 2 Gym Membership Options

AGENCY OVERVIEW

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. At McCall, our mission is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess and engage clients by identifying and evaluating individual strengths, weaknesses, qualifications, employment history, problems and needs for the development of an individualized employment plan.
• Develop employment plans with clients by identifying and ranking problems needing resolution; establishing reasonable and achievable goals; determining skills needed and resources to be used.
• Assist clients in gaining access to services including, employment, educational, vocational, and other services essential to gainful employment and achieving optimal quality of life and community living.  
• Other duties as assigned