Community Living Counselor – Young Adult Services (Transitional Living House)

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:

Willimantic, CT

Description:

Are you passionate about supporting young adults in achieving their personal goals and living independently? Join our Young Adult Services (YAS) team in Willimantic, where you’ll provide residential support, individual counseling, and group facilitation in a unique transitional living environment. You’ll work closely with clients ages 18-25, who have been diagnosed with mental health challenges, helping them develop life skills, and participate in community activities. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with families, therapists, and other professionals.

YAS is a therapeutic program that provides intensive, wrap around services, including clinical, medication management, nursing, case management, vocational, recreational, transitional living and housing services.

As a Community Living Counselor, you’ll engage with clients daily, providing guidance, monitoring medications, teaching daily living skills, and supporting vocational and recreational activities. In this position, you’ll assess client needs, develop and monitor Treatment Plan Goals and Objectives, and advocate for continuity of care. You’ll also maintain accurate documentation, contribute to program planning, and participate in ongoing professional development to enhance your counseling skills. If you’re organized, compassionate, and eager to help young adults build independence and confidence, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of a dedicated team committed to client success.

If you have knowledge and experience with trauma informed care, mental health, substance use, community support services, and an understanding of the developmental issues of this population, join the dedicated team of professionals at YAS! 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:

1st Shift:

• Part-time (1st Shift): Friday – Monday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (32 Hours)

2nd shift:

• Full-time (1st 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)

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant human services field, or an Associate’s Degree plus two years of appropriate experience required.

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

Salary Range:

$19.00 – $21.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Bilingual (Spanish/English) rate of pay: $19.96 – $22.59 per hour (depending 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