United Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Living Counselor to join our Young Adult Services (YAS) team in Willimantic, Connecticut. In this rewarding role, you will provide residential support, individual counseling, skill development, and community-based services to young adults ages 18-25 who are living with mental health challenges and working toward greater independence.

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Young Adult Services is a therapeutic program that provides intensive, wraparound services, including clinical treatment, medication management, nursing, case management, vocational support, recreational programming, transitional living, and housing services. As a Community Living Counselor, you will play a vital role in helping young adults develop life skills, achieve personal goals, and successfully transition into independent adulthood.

Why Join Us:

At United Services, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young adults while working alongside a dedicated team of behavioral health professionals. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to innovative, person-centered care.

What Sets Us Apart:

United Services is a leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services in northeastern Connecticut. With more than 30 programs, 12 locations, and over 200 dedicated professionals, we are committed to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate mental health care, prevention, and support services.

What You Will Do (Day-to-Day):

  • Client Support and Skill Development
  • Treatment Planning and Care Coordination
  • Medication and Wellness Support
  • Documentation

Location: Willimantic, CT

Schedule:

1st Shift:

  • Part-time (1st shift) Friday -Monday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (32 hours per week)

2nd Shift:

  • Full-time (2nd shift): Sunday – Thursday 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm (40 hours per week)
  • Part-time (2nd shift) Friday & Saturday 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm (16 hours per week)

3rd Shift:

  • Part-time (3rd shift) Friday & Saturday 8:45 pm – 7:15 am (20 hours per week)

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant human services field;

  • Salary Range: $ 19.53- $22.10 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency: $20.52- $23.22 per hour (depending on experience)

or

Associate’s degree in a relevant human services field plus two (2) years of relevant experience required.

  • Salary Range: $19.05 to $21.56 per hour
  • Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency: $20.02- $22.65 per hour (depending on experience)

or

High school diploma or equivalent plus four (4) years of relevant experience required.

  • Salary Range: $19.05 to $21.56 per hour
  • Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency: $20.02- $22.65 per hour (depending on experience)

Skills: Knowledge of community resources, risk assessment, conflict mediation, life skills coaching, and electronic health record documentation.

Benefits Package:

  • 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 Assistant 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.

Join Our Team and Help Create Healthy Communities!

If you’re passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you!

Learn more about career opportunities at www.unitedservicesct.org/careers
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Or send your resume to United Services, Inc., 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT 06241

United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V