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Employment Specialist

Empirical Search Limited, Mansfield Center, CT, United States


United Services, Inc. is a leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services in northeastern Connecticut. With over 30 programs, 12 locations, and 250 dedicated professionals, we’re committed to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate mental health care, prevention, and support services. Our offices are located throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner,” within easy commute of New London, Worcester, and Providence.

Location: Mansfield, CT

Description: Experience the satisfaction of helping someone to fulfill their goal of finding competitive employment. We are seeking someone who is able to positively engage with adults with mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders in order to help them reach their goal of finding employment. Must also be able to engage with potential employers to identify available job opportunities. Employment Services using an evidenced based model. Critical functions include job development, job coaching and placement, resume writing, mock interviewing and ongoing job support. Requires extensive work in the community.

Schedule: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant human service field required or Associate’s Degree in relevant human services field plus two years of relevant experience.

Salary Range:

Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency:

$19.96 – $22.59 per hour depending on experience.

Very generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family

Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid

Four weeks of paid vacation

12 paid holidays

Paid Sick time

Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement

Professional Development Funds

403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs

*Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions

All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.

United Services is an affirmative action employer EEO/M/F/D/V

How to Apply To apply for any open position, please follow these steps:

To request an Application For Employment, please call Human Resources at 860-774-2020

Send the application, along with your resume and a cover letter via email, regular mail or fax to: jobopenings@usmhs.org or United Services, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 1007 North Main St. Dayville, CT 06241 or Fax to 860-774-0095

Social Media To explore our latest employment opportunities, follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Additional Employment Information We only consider applicants who meet the minimum educational and experience qualifications listed for a position. We encourage independently licensed clinicians, those who are fully fluent in Spanish and English, and individuals who have a diverse background to apply.

Because we value diversity and the ability to meet the needs of community residents, United Services pays higher starting salaries to employees who are fully fluent in Spanish and English. United Services also provides supervision for those pursuing an independent licensure.

United Services requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza annually during flu season.

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