Bilingual Employment Services Consultant DMHAS
Company: Goodwill of Western & Northern CT
Location: Hartford
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut is seeking driven
individuals to join us in our mission to help others and serve our
local communities. As a Bilingual Employment Services Consultant,
you would be helping those recovering from addiction to find and
maintain employment. What Goodwill can offer you:
- Opportunities for career advancement
- A benefits package that includes health, dental, and
vision
- Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7)
days of sick time
- Company-paid life insurance and disability plans
- Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement
- Eight (8) Paid holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- 25% Employee Discount
- $200 Referral Program (for every candidate you refer to
Goodwill for employment) Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
for participants with goals of competitive employment in community
job settings.
- Build relationships with community employers.
- Assist program participants with job seeking skills, interview
techniques, resume preparation and development of competitive
worker characteristics. Conduct work readiness training for
participants who are Spanish speaking in their native
language.
- Provide interpreter services during participant meetings as
needed.
- Write timely and accurate reports, progress reports, and
program reviews.
- Maintain all program participant files according to State of
Connecticut and CARF standards; maintain HIPPA compliance for
privacy while ensuring best practices. Under the HIPAA Privacy
Rule, this position has access to program participant's Protected
Health Information (PHI); maintain First Aid certification,
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification, and Collaborative
Safety Strategy certification offered by Goodwill or its
partners.
- Provide feedback to and elicit input from program participants,
family members and significant others, counselors, and employment
services team.
- Provide transportation to program participants to and from
worksites as needed.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-service training and staff
development programs, professional meetings, conferences, and
related programs as requested. Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, special education
or related field, or a combination of an Associates degree with two
years practical work experience or professional certification.
- Experience working with adults with disabilities, preferably
with barriers to employment.
- Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish and English.
- General computer experience, including Microsoft Office,
Outlook, and Teams.
- Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills and
ability to work in a team.
- Satisfactory driving record, current CT license and daily
access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.
- Up-to-date with COVID and booster vaccinations per the CDC
definition.Start your journey with Goodwill today by applying at
gwct.org/about/work-hereIs this position not right for you? We can
help you find the right one at Goodwill or any other employer
through our Career Centers! Receive free career assistance services
from Goodwill (including Resume Builds/Revisions, Online Job
Searching Coaching, Interview Skills, and more) at
gwct.org/career-coaching Goodwill is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer, with a commitment to diversity, equality, and
inclusion throughout the organization, welcoming candidates of
diverse backgrounds.
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