What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Employment Assistant position at Montcalm Care Network?
Community Employment Assistant aka Community Recovery Assistant- 20 hours per week
Montcalm Care Network is seeking a Community Recovery Assistant (RCA) to work under the supervision of the Community Recovery Coordinator (with oversight of the Outreach Services Manager). This position assists individuals receiving employment services by coordinating referrals to job coaching agencies, facilitating pre-employment activities, and providing periodic onsite monitoring of job placements. This role supports individuals in making connections to employment related resources and problem-solving barriers to gaining and maintaining employment. RCAs work with persons who have severe mental illness, intellectual developmental disabilities and serious emotional disturbances. The position promotes mental health recovery, wellness, and full participation within the community for consumers in a manner where practice is trauma informed, co-occurring capable, person/family centered and integrated with other health care providers.
Benefits for part-time employees (working 20 hours per week):
- Vacation and sick leave
- 457(b) retirement savings with an employer match
- Opportunities for employer funded professional development to meet continuing education requirements
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Student Loan Repayment: MCN is an approved National Health Service site (NHSC, a loan repayment program); in addition to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BHLRP). MCN offers additional tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.
Employment Qualifications
Education: Possession of a high school diploma
Experience: At least one year experience working with adults with a mental illness or developmental disability
Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a State of Michigan chauffeur’s license within 30 days of hire.
Job Type: Part-time 20 hours/week, hourly, non-exempt
Salary: $19.10 to $26.75 per hour depending on experience.
This employer participates in E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through the E-Verify system in accordance with federal and state law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.10 - $26.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Are you aware that this is a part-time position?
Experience:
- mental illness or developmental disability.: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Stanton, MI 48888 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,250