Employment Services Consultant DMHAS

Employment Services Consultant

DMHAS GOODWILL OF WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT - 3.2

Hartford, CT Job Details Part-time $20.43 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Passenger vehicle Working with individuals with disabilities Driver's License Community relationship building Working with individuals with substance use disorders Full Job Description Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our local communities. As an Employment Services Consultant, you would be helping those recovering from addiction to find and maintain employment. 20 Hours Weekly Needed What Goodwill can offer you : Opportunities for career advancement A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid) These benefits available 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and nine (9) days of sick time Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement Nine (9) Paid holidays 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan 50% Employee Discount Anniversary Recognition Program - $50 Swag Store credit at 1 year and increasing financial awards every 5 years $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for participants with goals of competitive employment in community job settings. Build relationships with community employers. Assist program participants with job seeking skills, interview techniques, resume preparation and development of competitive worker characteristics. Write timely and accurate reports, progress reports, and program reviews. Maintain all program participant files according to State of Connecticut and CARF standards; maintain HIPPA compliance for privacy while ensuring best practices; maintain First Aid certification, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification, and Collaborative Safety Strategy certification offered by Goodwill or its partners. Provide feedback to and elicit input from program participants, family members and significant others, counselors, and employment services team. Provide transportation to program participants to and from worksites as needed. Participate in staff meetings, in-service training and staff development programs, professional meetings, conferences, and related programs as requested.

Position Requirements:

Experience working with adults with disabilities, preferably with barriers to employment. General computer experience, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams. Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team. Satisfactory driving record, current CT license and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle. Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at gwct.org/about/work-here Is this position not right for you? We can help you find the right one at Goodwill or any other employer through our Career Centers! Receive free career assistance services from Goodwill (including Resume Builds/Revisions, Online Job Searching Coaching, Interview Skills, and more) at gwct.org/career-coaching