The Employment Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining an appropriate linkage system with various community agencies and employers. Assists in engagement of clients into services by means of meaningful daily activities. May facilitate employment readiness or skill building groups under the supervision of the Program Director. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Assesses client interests and assesses their strengths and weaknesses as related to employment/employment readiness + Individualizes client’s goals and objectives with regard to co-occurring conditions + Documents assessment, interventions and outcomes in a timely manner + Coordinates placements with employers or training programs in a timely manner + Coordinates daily operation of on-site meaningful activities + Follows up on results of services provided to clients. Re-evaluates needs and outcomes regularly + Presents material in a framework of recovery and with respect to the clients’ “stage of change” + Conducts skills training and employment readiness groups under supervision of Program Director + Establishes and maintains good working relationships with community agencies and funding sources + Attends multidisciplinary team meetings as required and actively participates + Performs other related duties as assigned Requirements + High School Diploma/GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Education in the vocational skills being taught. + Candidate must have a good working knowledge of Housatonic Valley/Rt. 8 corridor community and employment/vocational resources. + Experience in community networking is required. + Experience working with clients in Recovery strongly preferred. + Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary service providers. + Excellent organizational skills are necessary. + Must demonstrate age specific/population specific competency in area(s) of practice. + Proven ability to integrate recovery skills into vocational skills training. CS-HHC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.