EMPLOYMENT & COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST, FULL-TIME, MON - FRI, 9 AM - 5:30 AM

Description

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InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay.

We offer same-day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in:

•  281 Main St., East Hartford
•  40 Coventry St., Hartford
•  828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor

Our Addiction Services Division provides a full continuum of care, including:

• Primary care integration
• Residential detox and treatment
• Outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children
• Intensive outpatient programs
• Employment and community support
• Mobile crisis evaluations
• Judicial support services
• Social rehabilitation

Why Work With Us?

At InterCommunity, we believe your well-being matters — at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

All benefit- eligible employees of InterCommunity are eligible for Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Group Life, Supplemental Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. (A benefit -eligible employee is one who is schedule to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.). In addition, all employees may contribute to our 401k and those who meet eligibility and service requirements will receive the company contribution. Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Our Benefits Include:

Work Life-Balance-Flexibility, generous Paid PTO, and paid holidays.

Health & Dental insurance - flexible contribution options that includes 2 HDHP w/ HSA enrollment option or non-HDHP at a minimal cost to employees.

Voluntary Vision Coverage.

Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life & AD&D.

Supplemental Life Insurance available.

401(k) with 3% employer match + 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked

Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Summary:

The Young Adult Services (YAS) Employment & Community Support Specialist is a hybrid role focused on skill development, engagement, and care coordination for individuals ages 18–25. Services are delivered in community-based settings, including clients’ homes, inpatient facilities, and other locations where young adults receive support.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assist in linking each client between the ages of 18-25 years the necessary clinical, medical, medical, social, educational, rehabilitative, vocational and/or other services within the team or outside providers if necessary. 
• Employment Specialists assist clients in assessing, choosing, obtaining and maintaining competitive employment integrated within the community.  
• Assesses job compatibility for individuals and provides training to clients in job readiness and job coaching.
• Enrolls participants in educational/vocational programs suited to their needs.
• Ability to create and facilitate groups based on client identified needs (both office and community based). 
• Collaborate within the team and the clients to identify required services by assessing the overall needs of each client.
• Support client recovery by participating in individual treatment sessions within the YAS Team or outside providers if necessary.
• Completes all required documentation related to treatment in accordance with established procedures including but not to limited to court letters, gathering medical records, copying, faxing, scanning, collateral contact and appointment scheduling. 
• Proficient knowledge with computer and technology skills (EMR System, Typing, Emailing, use of Smart Phone & Microsoft office). 
• Provides assistance during the assessment of individuals in crisis and intoxicated clients by helping to determine the need for crisis involvement or detox and facilitate the admission to the detox facility.
• Provides education, support and consultation to clients and the individual’s families or their support system which is directed exclusively to the well-being and benefit of the individual, if needed.
• Performs related duties as required including transportation of clients. Must have a reliable and insured vehicle.
• All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*
• All Residential Support Staff Employees MUST show proof of CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date.

Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
 

Requirements

A bachelor’s or associate degree in health or behavioral health is preferred. Equivalent experience in a community health center or behavioral health setting may also be considered. Prior experience supporting individuals in recovery from mental illness and substance use or addiction is strongly valued.