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Location:
Dayville, Connecticut
(Position is located 30 minutes from Providence, RI – Worcester, MA – New London, CT – Willimantic, CT)
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:
A Bachelor’s Degree in health education, community/public health, human resources, or a related field is required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or willing to obtain certification
Salary Range:
- $18.54 – $20.98 per hour depending on experience.
- Bilingual Spanish Fluency: $19.48 – $22.04 per hour depending on experience.
Benefits:
- 4 weeks of vacation
- 12 holidays
- Paid sick time
- Very generous comprehensive benefit package for health, dental, life and disability insurance for individual and family coverage
- Training and tuition reimbursement & eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholarships
- Pre-tax medical and dependent care plans
- 403B Thrift Plan with an employer contribution after one year
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V.
How to Apply
To apply for any open position, please follow these steps:
- Download and complete our application for employment
- Send the application, along with your resume and a cover letter via email, regular mail or fax to:
jobopenings@usmhs.org
or
United Services, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
1007 North Main St.
Dayville, CT 06241
or
Fax to 860-774-0095
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Additional Employment Information
We only consider applicants who meet the minimum educational and experience qualifications listed for a position. We encourage LCSWs, MSWs, those who are fully fluent in Spanish and English, and individuals who have a diverse background to apply.
Because we value diversity and the ability to meet the needs of community residents, United Services pays higher starting salaries to employees who are fully fluent in Spanish and English. United Services also provides LCSW supervision for those seeking licensure.
United Services requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza annually during flu season.
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V.
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