Kennebec Behavioral Health
Unit Coordinator/Employment Specialist, Lewiston, $1500 Sign-on Bonus Kennebec B
Kennebec Behavioral Health, Lewiston, Maine, us, 04241
Do you believe your passion is helping adults with mental illness live and work in the community with dignity? Are you flexible and open to experiencing new challenges on a daily basis? Are you able to maintain a friendly and positive attitude? How does a $1,500 sign-on bonus sound for your efforts?
If that describes you, Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services, named one of
Best Places to Work in Maine
for the last 5 years and now proudly recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), wants
YOU!
Central to the Clubhouse, the Unit Coordinator/Employment Specialist is a role engaging members in all aspects of the Clubhouse operations. Staff will offer a positive and supportive relationship that helps to build self-esteem and encourage working towards identified goals and outcomes of personal growth, professional growth and a higher quality of life for the member. This position is at Looking Ahead Clubhouse in Lewiston.
What is a Clubhouse? A Clubhouse is more than a social service or employment service. We are a community of people with mental health difficulties working towards a common goal of recovery. Members of the Clubhouse possess valuable talents, strengths and abilities which, when combined, assist in making the Clubhouse come alive. The sense of membership, equality and belonging are at the heart of the Clubhouse model. For more information on the Clubhouses or Looking Ahead Clubhouse, you can visit: www.clubhouse-intl.org and www.lookingaheadclubhouse.org.
Essential Functions:
Utilize the evidenced based international model of Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation to maximize members’ skills, goals and overall engagement
Build relationships with community stake holders to increase Clubhouse visibility
Support members to apply for and maintain employment
Participate in Clubhouse social and community events as needed
Support members to become more independent in the community through employment, education, recreation and advocacy
Support members in accessing other community-based services
Complete goal plans, annuals and daily documentation collaboratively with members
Requirements: MHRTC or provisional MHRTC is required. The requirements for a MHRTC provisional can be found using this link: https://cfl-muskie.org/education-2/. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Related experience will be considered. Valid driver’s license required. Employment Specialist training is a plus but will provide training, along with a two (2) week Colleague Training in the Clubhouse Model.
Benefits: KBH is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) that provides workers with qualifying employment and loan payments federal student debt forgiveness after 10 years or 120 monthly payments. KBH also offers:
HEALTH INSURANCE (WITH 3 PLAN OPTIONS)
DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE (PAID BY KBH FOR THE EMPLOYEE)
SHORT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE (PAID FOR BY KBH)
403(B) WITH EMPLOYER MATCH
SUPPORTIVE, MISSION-DRIVEN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
GENEROUS PER MILE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
$40 PER MONTH GYM REIMBURSEMENT
PAID TIME OFF TO INCLUDE: 20 DAYS VACATION, 12 HOLIDAYS, 8 SICK DAYS AND A PERSONAL DAY
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
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If that describes you, Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 to provide comprehensive behavioral health services, named one of
Best Places to Work in Maine
for the last 5 years and now proudly recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), wants
YOU!
Central to the Clubhouse, the Unit Coordinator/Employment Specialist is a role engaging members in all aspects of the Clubhouse operations. Staff will offer a positive and supportive relationship that helps to build self-esteem and encourage working towards identified goals and outcomes of personal growth, professional growth and a higher quality of life for the member. This position is at Looking Ahead Clubhouse in Lewiston.
What is a Clubhouse? A Clubhouse is more than a social service or employment service. We are a community of people with mental health difficulties working towards a common goal of recovery. Members of the Clubhouse possess valuable talents, strengths and abilities which, when combined, assist in making the Clubhouse come alive. The sense of membership, equality and belonging are at the heart of the Clubhouse model. For more information on the Clubhouses or Looking Ahead Clubhouse, you can visit: www.clubhouse-intl.org and www.lookingaheadclubhouse.org.
Essential Functions:
Utilize the evidenced based international model of Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation to maximize members’ skills, goals and overall engagement
Build relationships with community stake holders to increase Clubhouse visibility
Support members to apply for and maintain employment
Participate in Clubhouse social and community events as needed
Support members to become more independent in the community through employment, education, recreation and advocacy
Support members in accessing other community-based services
Complete goal plans, annuals and daily documentation collaboratively with members
Requirements: MHRTC or provisional MHRTC is required. The requirements for a MHRTC provisional can be found using this link: https://cfl-muskie.org/education-2/. Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. Related experience will be considered. Valid driver’s license required. Employment Specialist training is a plus but will provide training, along with a two (2) week Colleague Training in the Clubhouse Model.
Benefits: KBH is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) that provides workers with qualifying employment and loan payments federal student debt forgiveness after 10 years or 120 monthly payments. KBH also offers:
HEALTH INSURANCE (WITH 3 PLAN OPTIONS)
DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE (PAID BY KBH FOR THE EMPLOYEE)
SHORT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE (PAID FOR BY KBH)
403(B) WITH EMPLOYER MATCH
SUPPORTIVE, MISSION-DRIVEN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
GENEROUS PER MILE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
$40 PER MONTH GYM REIMBURSEMENT
PAID TIME OFF TO INCLUDE: 20 DAYS VACATION, 12 HOLIDAYS, 8 SICK DAYS AND A PERSONAL DAY
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
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