Agency Overview:
United Services, Inc. is a leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services in northeastern Connecticut. With over 30 programs, 12 locations, and 250 dedicated professionals, we’re committed to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate mental health care, prevention, and support services. Our offices are located throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner,” within easy commute of New London, Worcester, and Providence.
Location:
Plainfield/Moosup, CT
Description:
Join the dedicated team of professionals at our treatment facility in Moosup, CT, located at Milner House, a licensed adult group home. Milner House helps adults gain stability and develop skills to live independently.
Work as part of a team providing individual support and group counseling in an 8 bed residential setting. It serves individuals with severe and prolonged mental illness. The facility provides 24-hour coverage on three awake-shifts and is licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Work includes assisting and teaching individuals in adult daily living skills and social and emotional skill development. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to transport clients in their own car are required.
Responsibilities include:
- Medication monitoring
- Client transportation
- Assist clients in addressing basic needs, including medical and psychiatric needs
- Prepare and facilitate educational and skill-building groups and one-to-one interventions as directed by the treatment plan
- Assist in the preparation of meals
- Counseling
- Coordinate care with providers and families as needed
- Documentation
- House cleaning
If you have knowledge and experience with trauma-informed care, mental health, substance use, and community support services, join the dedicated team of professionals at Milner House! Interested applicants must enjoy making a difference, believe in a person’s ability to overcome amazing challenges, must be willing to learn and must be flexible, compassionate and a team player.
Schedule:
Sunday – Monday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (16 hours) 1st Shift
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant human services field.
Salary Range:
$19.00 – $21.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Bilingual (Spanish/English) rate of pay: $19.96 – $22.59 per hour (based on experience)
Benefit Package:
- Very generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family
- Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
- Four weeks of paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid Sick time
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
- Professional Development Funds
- 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs
*Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions
Work Location: In person
Important Employment Requirement:
All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V
How to Apply
To apply for any open position, please follow these steps:
- To request an Application For Employment, please call Human Resources at 860-774-2020
- Send the application, along with your resume and a cover letter via email, regular mail or fax to:
jobopenings@usmhs.org [1]
or
United Services, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
1007 North Main St.
Dayville, CT 06241
or
Fax to 860-774-0095
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Additional Employment Information
We only consider applicants who meet the minimum educational and experience qualifications listed for a position. We encourage independently licensed clinicians, those who are fully fluent in Spanish and English, and individuals who have a diverse background to apply.
Because we value diversity and the ability to meet the needs of community residents, United Services pays higher starting salaries to employees who are fully fluent in Spanish and English. United Services also provides supervision for those pursuing an independent licensure.
United Services requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza annually during flu season.
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V.