Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is a statewide not for profit provider agency that partners with individuals, their families, and the surrounding communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness. 

MHC has a Full-Time opening, Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm with flexibility as needed, for a Senior Wellness Specialist in our Independence Center program.  The Senior Wellness Specialist will use modeling and experiential techniques to provide skill building opportunities in various areas of cooking, cleaning, health, art, and wellness within the Independence Center as well as statewide residential programs. The Senior Wellness Specialist will provide individuals with supported education supports through the Independence Center and other assigned communities.

Salary: $22.00 per hour. MHC offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums split 90/10 for employee only and 80/20 for employee + dependents)
• Voluntary Vision
• Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (company match is dollar for every dollar contributed, up to 6%)
• Generous paid time off policy including agency observed holidays, wellness break period, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days.

The Senior Wellness Specialist responsibilities include:

• Work with program participants individually and in groups at the Independence Center and statewide residential programs to promote wellness and recovery.
• Design and implement workshops and activities based on participant choices and interests which help to improve skills related to physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental health.
• Working knowledge of curricular programs, career pathway opportunities and qualifications; enrollment services processes in a higher education setting.  
• Knowledge of student development theory and practices.    
• Knowledge of regional and statewide educational options and programs available to MHC individuals.  
• May be required to be available for travel and work outside of normal business hours.  
• Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle.   
• May be required to transport program supplies (with a weight between approx. 5 to 30 pounds) in personal or company vehicle locally and within the state to MHC residential sites.  

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or associate’s in social science or related field with two years related experience preferred. High school diploma/equivalent required. 
• Experience with group and workshop facilitation required.
• Experience in a mental health, human services, and supported education preferred. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) certification preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license, auto registration, and insurance.

Mental Health Connecticut is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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