Community Engagement Specialist
north suffolk community servicesNorth Andover, MA
$51,300 - $61,255 per year
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north suffolk community servicesNorth Andover, MASenior L5
$51,300 - $61,255 per year
Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherMental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSocial and Human Service Assistants
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersOther Individual and Family ServicesOffices of Mental Health Practitioners
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Community Engagement Specialist Chelsea, MA, US6 days ago Requisition ID: 4346
Salary Range: $51,300.00 To $61,255.00 Annually
North Suffolk Community Services (NSCS) is seeking a person who is well-grounded in recovery. Because of their life experience with mental health recovery, the Community Engagement Specialist (CES) provides expertise that clinical training cannot replicate. This position is designated for a person who identifies as having lived experience of mental health recovery, resilience and healing as a means to inspire hope, optimism and the courage to act. CES''s receive supervision from a Peer Manager and are provided one on one support, psycho-educational groups and additional resources for NSCS clients. The Engagement Specialist engages in non-directive and supportive relationships that promote empowerment and self-learning. This position is Full-Time Monday-Friday; 36 hours per week. Some nights/weekends required.
What you'll do:
Support person served, based on their needs in recovery-oriented skills, activities of daily living, socialization, and community integration.
Provide consistent interventions to engage individuals in services and recovery, including in person and telehealth outreach and engagement efforts.
Assist the treatment team to develop an individual action plan or support the person served in developing a wellness plan.
Implement, teach, assist and/ or coach persons served with their individual action plan or recoverees who have developed their own wellness plan to review their goals and objectives on a consistent basis.
All other duties as assigned.
What you'll need
Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
Experience:
This individual must have lived experience with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders.
Skills:
Driver's license preferred but not required to attend off-site functions.
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) certificate preferred.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
Two weeks' Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year Eligible employer for the PSLF program Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution Employer Paid Life Insurance403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Access to Credit Union Banking Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific) Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted Movie Tickets Comprehensive Training Program Internal Advancement Opportunities
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$51,300 - $61,255 per year
Location
North Andover, MA
Occupation
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
Industry
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers
Posted
3 days ago