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:

Dayville, Connecticut

Description:

A part-time opening is available in Dayville, CT, for an aspiring individual to join the community prevention program. The Community Prevention Program implements prevention strategies targeting school-age students and 30-day active substance use in our local communities. Candidates must be comfortable interacting with community members of all ages (school staff, business owners, town employees, parents, and students). Responsibilities include coordinating the Partnership in Connecticut Communities program, building and maintaining a community coalition, coordinating outreach and community education efforts with local partners, and completing reports on program activities. Candidates will attend continuing education to support them in this role. Candidates will support youth peer advocates assigned to their program and agency initiatives for preventing and treating substance misuse and mental health awareness.

Schedule:

32 hours/week. Flexible schedule with some evenings to meet program needs.

Minimum Requirements:

32 hours/week. Flexible schedule with some evenings to meet program needs.

Salary Range:

• $ 19.00- $21.50 per hour depending on experience.
• Bilingual Spanish Fluency: $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