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THE CONNECTION INC
Rehabilitation Counselor - Primetime House (Torrington)
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What they do
A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works with people that have mental or physical disabilities, or people recovering from accidents or major injuries, to help them assess employment options and find job placements. Provides counseling and job search assistance and identifies resources for clients. Works with employers to identify job opportunities and advocates for clients with disabilities.
$64,843 / year median in Connecticut
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Program:
Primetime Clubhouse Position:
Rehabilitation Counselor Location:
Torrington Salary:
$20.00/hourSchedule:
Full Time, 40 hours, 1 st shift, Monday-Friday, with flexibility to meet the needs of the program.Position Summary:
The Rehabilitation Counselor assists adults with serious mental illness and other co-occurring disorders find pathways by working side by side, through active engagement in daily activities. The program provides psychosocial rehabilitation which helps individuals regain self-worth, purpose and confidence, while focusing on their strengths and promoting recovery.Requirements:
Some post-secondary education is required 1 year related experienceValid Driver's License Orientation:
If selected for employment with The Connection, newly hired employees will be required to attend a two (2) day mandatory New Hire Orientation at our Roscommon office located in Middletown.Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment 12 paid holidays The Connection is a statewide human services and community development agency that provides unique solutions to the problems of homelessness, mental illness, substance use, improving child welfare and community justice rehabilitation. For additional information, visit www.theconnectioninc.org .Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance