Employment Specialist - Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)

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

Location: Waterbury

Hours: M-F 8:00-4:00 FLEX (full-time)

Salary: $42,000/annually

Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree and Recovery Support Specialist certification or ability to apply for RSS certification

Travel Requirements: Around 150-175 biweekly (Mileage 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.
• Assisting clients in finding integrated, competitive employment.
• Network to identify opportunities in the individual's preferred field through job developing
• Provide supplemental training for the clients on the job
• Support to help clients maintain their employment.
• Goal setting, resume writing, interview skill building, and soft skills and job coaching,
• Provide transportation to clients to job sites for interviews in a safe manner.
• Consistently and accurately completing all required Ability Beyond and funder documentation to expected standards.
• 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
• Flexible work schedules and overtime available that allow for work life balance
• Access to an Employee Assistant 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 
• Individual with Recovery Support Specialist certification or individuals with lived experience in mental health recovery and willing to gain RSS certification 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 a day in the life of our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro