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Ability Beyond · 1 day ago

Employment Specialist - Substance Use Recovery

Norwalk, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$45K/yr - $45K/yr

Ability Beyond is expanding its Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Programs and is seeking several new Employment Specialists. This role focuses on supporting individuals in their recovery journey by providing employment support and guidance, helping them build job skills and self-esteem through person-centered coaching.

EmploymentNon ProfitResidentialSocial

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Empowering Through Employment: Support individuals in building work readiness, job skills, and self-esteem through person-centered on-the-job coaching and individualized placement

Career and Recovery Support: Provide guidance in goal setting, resume building, interview preparation, and developing soft skills that promote emotional well-being and workplace success

Job Development: Partner with employers and community organizations to create inclusive, recovery-friendly employment opportunities

Ongoing Support and Advocacy: Offer consistent follow-up, encouragement, and advocacy to help individuals maintain employment and stability

Networking and Job Development: Identify job opportunities, develop soft skills, and network with different departments or companies

Documentation and Follow-Up: Complete required documentation accurately and conduct follow-up visits to ensure success

Qualification

Psychology degreeHuman services degreeBilingual Spanish/EnglishAdvocacy skillsNetworking skillsCommunication skillsLived experience in recovery

Required

Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, or a related field OR relevant experience

Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle

Strong communication, advocacy, and networking skills

Preferred

Lived experience in substance use recovery or mental health recovery

Benefits

Extensive paid training and certification program

Generous benefits 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

Company

Ability Beyond

Ability Beyond provides residential living and employment programs to disable people.

Founded in 1953

Bethel, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://abilitybeyond.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Jane Davis

President & CEO

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