Service Specialist

Connecticut Renaissance is a CARF-accredited organization known for providing comprehensive behavioral health services for adolescents and adults living with addiction and / or mental health disorders. A leader in using evidence- based practices, we offer quality substance abuse and mental health treatment to a diverse population across 12 Connecticut locations. We also provide case management, housing, and life-skills training for individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.

Summary :

The Service Specialist will provide client services and will assist clients with language barriers and translation in a non-clinical capacity to meet their needs. The LYNC Service Specialist functions as a resource and intervention specialist to youth enrolled in the program by connecting youth to community resources and facilitating cognitive behavioral and life skill groups. As part of the LYNC team the service specialist will maintain a cultural, gender and trauma responsive approach to all services offered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Facilitate all cognitive-behavioral groups including the EMPLOY curriculum to youth.
• Conduct intake, screenings, and assessments.
• Provide strategic case management using Carey Guides, develop and monitor goals, address barriers, develop and build skill acquisition.
• Facilitate Child and Family Team meetings as requested by probation.
• Make referrals to Employer Recruitment or other vocational or employment opportunities as needed.
• Coordinate with Family Advocate in identifying available community resources and assist in making meaningful connections with youth and their families.
• Resource to Juvenile Probation Officers who may be seeking information about resources in a specific community.
• Assist in transportation and other program needs as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance in documentation with agency and program standards.
• Participate in all required internal and external meetings and supervisions.
• Complete all required internal and external trainings within required timeframes.
• Meet and contribute to agency outcomes and performance measures.
• Adhere to state and federal regulations, and standards of accreditation, facility licensure and funding sources.
• May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

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This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.

Job Type : Full-time

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