At Ability Beyond, you can be Accepted, Celebrated, & Impactful!

Location: Torrington and Waterbury

Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30 FLEX (Full Time)

Salary: $42,640 / year

Travel Requirements: Around 150 to 175 miles biweekly (gas milage reimbursement)

Responsibilities:

• Provide vocational supports using the Individual Placement and Support Evidence Based Model to clients referred 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.
• Occasionally 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 (403B)
• PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
• Access to an Employee Assistance 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 teamwork

Qualifications:

• 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 preferred

To see the day in the life of an Employment Specialist at Ability Beyond, click the link here:

Career Development - Life of An Employment Specialist (youtube.com)