Overview
Employment Specialist Jobs in New Britain, CT at Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA)
Title: Employment Specialist
Company: Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA)
Location: New Britain, CT
Why CMHA?
Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.
Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.
CMHA is looking to hire full-time, 1st shift, Employment Specialist for our Center for Employment Development/Vocational team. This position will be located at 233 Main St. New Britain, CT 06051. Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Compensation Range: The salary range for this position starts at $20.00 per hour
Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time-off package to provide a well-rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation.
Summary: Takes primary responsibility to collaborate with assigned caseload of clients with prolonged mental and/or co-occurring illnesses to develop psychiatric rehabilitation goals to assist them to live, work and be independent in the community. Acts as liaison and broker, advocating with employers and other employment services to meet the full range of client employment needs.
