www.hru.org

Position: SR. Employment Coordinator                         

Program/Dept:   starlight  (A clubhouse model program which provides employment, job readiness, education  and  other  support  services to adults with mental illness)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  (flexibility required) 

Employees of HRU enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

Wellness Program                                                      Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

Flexible Spending Account                                         Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Discount Auto, Home and Pet Insurances                 Tuition Remission Program

Extensive Employee Assistance Program

• Prefer: Bachelor’s in related field with two years of mental health experience.
• Will consider Associates, High School diploma or GED with two years human service experience.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate with different constituent groups.
• Experience in marketing, job development and networking.
• Demonstrate respect for the rights and abilities of people with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and own vehicle.
• Prefer also: Clubhouse mode or vocational/training program experience.
• Computer literate.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) desired

1. Responsible for overall coordination of Starlight employment acquisition, including job development, identification of needs and priorities.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with employers.
3. Represent Starlight at various networking events and functions for the purpose of developing job leads and marketing Starlight.
4. Oversee transitional employment system identifying needs, gaps and evaluating sites.
5. Oversee personal employment planning process.
6. Serve as primary contact for members to funders in areas relating to benefits and entitlements.
7. Coordinate employment unit.

Human Resources Unlimited (HRU) is a private, not-for-profit agency which has provided employment, training, and pre-vocational services to people with developmental, psychiatric, and other disabilities or disadvantages since 1970. Internal candidates are given priority consideration. HRU IS AN AA/EOE EMPLOYER.  MINORITIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, VIETNAM VETERANS, AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT.

www.hru.org

POSITION: Day Habilitation Manager                   

Program/dept.:  PYRAMID   (A community-based rehabilitation program for adults with physical handicaps and developmental delays.  Focus is on skill-building, communication skills and community integration.)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  (flexibility required)

Employees of HRU enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

Wellness Program                                                    Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

Flexible Spending Account                                     Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Discount Auto, Home and Pet Insurances                        Tuition Remission Program

Extensive Employee Assistance Program                                               

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Four years of human service experience including two years working with people with physical and mental disabilities OR  two years of experience with a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Two years of staff supervisory experience.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of assistive devices and techniques for promoting access and independence for people with disabilities.
• Demonstrate respect for the rights and abilities of people with disabilities
• A Plus:  Knowledge of vocational and pre-vocational models.

1. Develop program systems for unit evaluation, efficiency, growth, change, etc.
2. Ensure program goals and objectives are achieved by monitoring daily and obtaining member feedback and input; ensure that program adheres to standards.
3. Supervise staff, establish annual goals, evaluate staff within timelines, and provide program orientation and training.
4. Exercise leadership, provide directions and guidance and present a positive image at internal and external meetings, trainings, activities and events.
5. Ensure customer satisfaction by preventing and responding to customer complaints and comments, maintaining quality, meeting deadlines and measuring satisfaction.
6. Coordinate program coverage, supervision and monitoring of daily plans.
7. Ensure members are integrated with non-handicapped individuals.
8. Coordinate individualized programming for members as determined by need, interest and skill.
9. Ensure Medicaid compliance through programming, staffing and paperwork.

Human Resources Unlimited (HRU) is a private, not-for-profit agency which has provided employment, training, and pre-vocational services to people with developmental, psychiatric, and other disabilities or disadvantages since 1970.Internal candidates are given priority consideration. HRU IS AN AA/EOE EMPLOYER.  MINORITIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,VIETNAM VETERANS, AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO PEOPLE WITH

DISABILITIES TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT.

Program/Dept: ODYSSEY HOUSE – A clubhouse model program located in Holyoke which provides employment, job readiness, education and other support services to adults with mental illness.

Schedule:  Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.                         

Pay Scale: $11.12 per hour (Grade 6)

(Flexibility required)                                                                                                             

¨       Prefer: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with internship experience or two years of mental health experience.

¨       Will consider: Associate’s degree, High School diploma/GED with at least two years of human service experience demonstrating knowledge of needs of individuals with mental illness.

¨       Able and willing to work directly with and alongside program members performing job readiness, club tasks, and job training in a variety of  basic, manual jobs and tasks.

¨       Valid driver’s license, good driving record and own vehicle required.

¨       Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

¨       Demonstrate respect for the rights and abilities of people with disabilities and ability to work with a member empowerment philosophy and the understanding of principles of rehabilitation and recovery.

¨       Strong adaptability, sense of responsibility and initiative, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

¨       Strong Computer Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

¨       Prefer also: Clubhouse model, vocational/training program and/or job development/marketing experience.

¨       Bi-Lingual/bi-cultural strongly encouraged to apply.

1)      Facilitate the creation and ongoing development of work units, providing meaningful opportunities for members working side by side.

2)      Assist members in creation of action plans and in identifying opportunities both within and outside the program to build skills and achieve goals.

3)      Engage, recruit, motivate and involve members in a membership model program that builds skills and assists members in returning to work or school.

4)      Complete required daily, monthly and quarterly documentation and assist in development methods to include members in requirements for billing and reporting.

5)      Serve as a placement manager at employment sites, providing on-the-job training and support, serving as a liaison with employer.

6)      With staff, rotate evening and weekend social or other event coverage, ensuring that schedule for club is maintained.

Human Resources Unlimited (HRU) is a private, not-for-profit agency which has provided employment, training, and pre-vocational services to people with developmental, psychiatric, and other disabilities or disadvantages since 1970.

Internal candidates are given priority consideration.

HRU IS AN AA/EOE EMPLOYER.  MINORITIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, VIETNAM VETERANS, AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT.                                                       

     www.hru.org

 Position:   PROGRAM MANAGER

Program/Dept: BERKSHIRE PATHWAYS – A clubhouse model program located in Pittsfield which provides employment, job readiness, education and other support services to adults with mental illness.

Schedule:  Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with some evenings, weekends and holidays. 

Full-Time Employees of HRU enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

Wellness Program                                                      Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

Flexible Spending Account                                         Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Discount Auto, Home and Pet Insurances                 Tuition Remission Program

Extensive Employee Assistance Program

¨       BA in human service related field with five years human service experience, including two years in mental health  OR MA in related field with two years in mental health

¨       At least four years of management experience including fully supervising staff

¨       Strong leadership, problem-solving, management and communication skills

¨       Budget management experience

¨       Demonstrated leadership skills

¨       Excellent organization, problem solving and communication skills

¨       Clubhouse model and/or psychiatric rehabilitation experience a plus

¨       Demonstrated respect for the rights and abilities of people with disabilities

¨       Knowledge of Berkshire County services and community very helpful

1. Provide leadership in the operation and development of a psychosocial rehabilitation clubhouse newly located in Pittsfield, MA serving adults with mental illness in the Berkshire area.
2. Ensure that the essential features of the clubhouse model are implemented and that the program adheres to ICCD and CARF standards.
3. Demonstrate visible, active leadership within the program and in the community, building networks and promoting the program positively to the Berkshire County community.
4. Supervise program staff and all components, creating a high-performance team.
5. Oversee program budget and work with administrative office to ensure fiscal and program operations meet department and agency regulations, policies and procedures.

Human Resources Unlimited (HRU) is a private, not-for-profit agency which has provided employment, training, and pre-vocational services to people with developmental, psychiatric, and other disabilities or disadvantages since 1970. Internal candidates are given priority consideration.  HRU IS AN AA/EOE EMPLOYER.  MINORITIES, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,

VIETNAM VETERANS AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO PEOPLE WITH

DISABILITIES TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT.