Job Description

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? Does a $1,500 sign-on bonus sound good to you for your efforts?

If that describes you, Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960, named one of the

Best Places to Work in Maine for 5 consecutive years

, and recently recognized as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (

CCBHC

)wants

YOU ! KBH is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Unit Coordinator/Employment Specialist in our Village Clubhouse in Topsham, ME.

Central to the Clubhouse, the Unit Coordinator/Employment Specialist is a role is 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 hope, personal growth and a higher quality of life for the member.

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.

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:

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Related experience will be considered. Valid driver's license is required. Preference will be given to Employment Specialists (ACRE trained). MHRTC or provisional MHRTC is required. (The requirements for a MHRTC provisional can be found using this link: https://cfl-muskie.org/education-2/ ) Successful completion of a two (2) week Colleague Training in the Clubhouse Model.

What we can do together: Change the world!

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.

Explore careers with Kennebec Behavioral Health: https://www.kbhmaine.org/give/job-openings/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

403(b) 403(b) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Loan forgiveness Loan repayment program Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Education:

Associate (Required)
License/Certification:

MHRT-C or provisional certificate (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Topsham, ME 04086 (Required)
Work Location: In person