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Job Opportunities
Advocacy Unlimited Inc. is pleased to list employment opportunities and job postings available to persons in recovery from psychiatric disabilities or co-occurring disorders as well as persons with other disabilities. Also listed are links to many resources providing valuable support, techniques, and free training to help you prepare for and find the best possible employment.
- Summer Employment Opportunity for Youth with Disabilities - The Workforce Investment Boards (the agencies that manage federal job trainings funds and run the CT Works Centers) are currently accepting applications from young people (ages 18 -25) for summer jobs. These are paid positions in local companies that offer authentic work experiences and supervision.
If you are an employer with job openings available to persons with disabilities, or you know of an employment opportunity open to persons with disabilities, please email us the appropriate information and we will post it here.
- Connecticut Job Postings
· Social Security Administration -- Openings nationwide
· College Health Service Corps Coordinator -- AHEC, Inc.
· Program Associate -- Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc.
· C-RECS Project -- FOR-U
CT Employers with multiple openings:
· Walgreens
· Birmingham Group Health Services
· Central Naugatuck Valley Help, Inc.
· Charter Oak State College
· Chrysalis Center
· CW Resources
· DMHAS
· Kuhn Employment Opportunities
· Mental Health Association of Connecticut
· Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
· Wheeler Clinic
Recent postings from Job Central / CT Works (MS Word documents):
- Out of State Openings
· Social Security Administration - openings nationwide
· Director of Government Relations, NCMHCSO, Washington, D.C.
· Project Director, STAR Center at NAMI, Arlington, Virginia
· Massachusetts Job Openings from the M-Power website
· Protection and Advocacy Network of Jobs and Internships
· Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group - Multi-state listings
- Other Employment Resources
Links to other websites listing employment and career opportunities especially for persons with disabilities.
- Help Getting a Job
Excellent resources providing valuable help and support in finding a job, including free seminars, training workshops, and information on job searching, resume writing, interviewing skills, and starting your own business. Includes...
CW Resources, Inc. - A private, not for profit organization specializing in creating employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities and the economically challenged. CW Resources can help you find work or can put you to work!
Kuhn Employment Opportunities - A not for profit organization supporting individuals with disabilities to participate in community employment through assessment, job development, on-the-job training, and on-the-job supports. As a job placement and employee assistance program for individuals with disabilities, their qualified staff assists productive individuals to become independent, gain self-esteem, and be accepted by the community.
- Help Starting Your Own Business
Resources that can help individuals with disabilities in becoming self-employed.
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Current Job Postings
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Please Note: Job openings are posted exactly as they are received. Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. is not responsible for any inaccuracies.
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- College Health Service Corps Coordinator (Part-time)
Southwestern AHEC, Inc.
5520 Park Avenue, Suite 109
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 372-5503
Southwestern AHEC is currently seeking an individual to fill the position of College Health Service Coordinator. This position involves developing and implementing the College Health Service Program at Southern CT State University. This is a part-time position. See the full job description.
Qualified individuals should complete the employment application and submit with resume via:
Fax: (203) 372-5504
Email: mferraro@swctahec.org
or Postal mail: Meredith C. Ferraro, Executive Director
Southwestern AHEC, Inc.
5520 Park Avenue, Suite 109
Trumbull, CT 06611
Applications will be reviewed as received. For questions, please contact Meredith Ferraro at mferraro@swctahec.org or Bobbi Kulas at rkulas@swctahec.org, or call (203) 372-5503.
- Program Associate (20 hours/week)
Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1527
Norwalk, CT 06852
1-877-431-3295
The Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc., a substance abuse prevention and education organization, is seeking an experienced, motivated, articulate person to assist with growth and expansion of its model programs in CT. Responsible for assisting with all operational aspects of the agency in cooperation with the Program Director.
Duties include:
Assisting with program coordination, meeting and program logistics, correspondence with partners and potential partners, fundraising and special events, communications, statistics and data management, community outreach, and volunteer coordination.
Required skills:
Candidate must demonstrate organizational and project coordination skills, including managing multiple priorities and deadlines; marketing skills, strong communication skills, both written and oral, computer based communications essential.
Must have strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Word. ACT and Constant Contact a plus. Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, ability to work with diverse groups and institutions, proven leadership skills and ability to be a self-starter with exceptional follow through and proactive work ethic required.
Must have transportation and a valid Connecticut driver's license, along with the ability to work occasional evening or weekend assignments.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc. (HR)
PO Box 1527
Norwalk, CT 06852
- or preferably by email to courage2speakjob@aol.com
- C-RECS Project
Focus On Recovery-United, Inc.
100 Riverview Center, Suite 272
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 704-0556 or toll-free in CT 1-866-255-5029
As part of Connecticut's Mental Health Transformation State Incentive Grant (MHT-SIG), the Connecticut Recovery Employment Consultation Service (C-RECS) has been created to establish a consumer-driven initiative to promote consumer employment and mental health system transformation. One of the primary goals of the initiative is to increase employment of persons in recovery from diverse cultural backgrounds at all levels of the mental health workforce. While employment of persons in recovery in all sectors of the economy is critically important, this initiative focuses exclusively on employment in the behavioral health workforce. A grant from the state of Connecticut has been awarded to Focus on Recovery-United (FOR-U) to implement and manage the C-RECS initiative.
An integral part of the C-RECS project is crecs.org, an online job search and candidate recruitment website developed by Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. to enable and facilitate recruitment of persons in recovery into the mental health workforce.
For a listing of behavioral healthcare job openings in Connecticut and to register with the C-RECS Project, visit www.crecs.org (opens in a new browser window).
- Walgreens Distribution Center
Windsor, Connecticut
Walgreens is the nation's leading drug store chain and the 8th largest retailer in America. While striving to achieve store growth goals, Walgreens offers tremendous opportunities within their Distribution Centers for people with severe physical and mental disabilities. This will remain the model for Walgreens Distribution Centers going forward. The Distribution Center in Windsor, CT is designed and built with new technology that enables people with disabilities to work.
How to apply:
Important – applications must be submitted online. See the instructions for applying, and follow the instructions carefully (MS Word document, opens in a new browser window).
For individuals with disabilities who wish to be considered under Walgreens' outreach to people with disabilities, an email must be sent to Walgreens. Refer to the application instructions for further details.
Also see Walgreens - Guidance for Applicants with Disabilities (MS Word document, opens in a new browser window).
Applicants should only go to the Walgreens Distribution Center if they are instructed to do so by Walgreens Human Resources after submitting their online application.
For any questions, please contact:
Leslie Waite, BRS Walgreens Project Manager
Department of Social Services
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
25 Sigourney St.
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-424-5622; Fax: 860-424-4850
Walgreens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.
- Charter Oak State College - New Britain, CT
55 Paul J. Manafort Drive
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 832-3800
Charter Oak State College has multiple positions open. See Charter Oak College Employment Opportunities for complete job descriptions, deadlines, and application info (opens in a new browser window on the Charter Oak website).
Charter Oak State College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Members of minority groups and protected classes are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE
- CT Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134
(860) 418-7000
Multiple positions are available at the CT Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services in many categories throughout their offices and locations. See DMHAS Job Opportunities for a complete and current list (opens in a new browser window on the DMHAS website).
- CW Resources, Inc. - New Britain, CT
200 Myrtle Street
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 229-7700
CW Resources, Inc., provides a variety of employment opportunities for people interested in the field of rehabilitation. Whether you have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education, psychology, sociology, rehabilitation, manufacturing, production or human services, or have completed a high school degree plus several years of experience in the field, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your career plans with you. Positions are available in CW's nine centers throughout Connecticut.
CW Resources offers a competitive benefit package and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
For more info, see CW Resources Careers (opens in a new browser window on the CW Resources website) or call (860) 229-7700.
CW Resources specializes in creating employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities. CW Resources can help you find work or can put you to work! See Help Getting a Job.
- Central Naugatuck Valley Help, Inc.
Multiple employment opportunities are available at Central Naugatuck Valley Help, Inc. See all openings (from the Central Naugatuck Valley Help, Inc.'s website, opens in a new browser window).
To apply for an open position:
1. Fax resume with salary requirements to: (203) 756-8984
2. Email resume with salary requirements to: Jerry Cafasso
3. Mail resume with salary requirements to:
CNV Help, Inc.
900 Watertown Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
Central Naugatuck Valley Help, Inc. is a private, non-profit agency that provides a broad range of community mental health services for adults with serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders. We provide community connections programs including residential mental health and addiction treatment. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Birmingham Group Health Services
Multiple employment opportunities, both full time and part-time, are available at Birmingham Group Health Services. See all openings at Birmingham Group Health Services (opens in a new browser window on the Birmingham Group Health website).
Send resume and cover letter indicating the position you are applying for to:
Birmingham Group Health Services
Attention: Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 658
435 East Main Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
Fax: (203) 736-2641
Email: jobs@bghealth.org
Birmingham Group Health Services is the Valley's primary provider of mental health services. It has established itself as a major innovator and provider in the treatment of mental illness throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley and beyond. We empower our staff to lead, and as a result, the entire community has benefited from unique new approaches to treating mental illness and substance abuse. Birmingham Group Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Chrysalis Center, Inc. - Hartford, CT
278 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 525-1261
Multiple positions are often available at Chrysalis Center, Inc. in Hartford. See Chrysalis Center employment opportunities for more info.
- Kuhn Employment Opportunities
165 Pratt Street
PO Box 941
Meriden, CT 06450-0941
(203) 235-2583 · (860) 347-5843
Several positions are currently available with Kuhn. See "Join the Kuhn Team" for all their current job openings.
Additional information is available by contacting:
Bruce Beggs, Human Resource and Operations Manager
Human Resources
Kuhn Employment Opportunities
P.O. Box 941
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-2583, ext. 20
bbeggs@kuhnemployment.com
- Mental Health Association of Connecticut, Inc.
20-30 Beaver Road
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Toll free in CT: 1-800-842-1501
Out-of-state: (860) 529-1970
Various job openings are available with the Mental Health Association of Connecticut in different locations throughout Connecticut. See MHAC Job Opportunities for the complete list (opens in a new browser window on the MHAC website).
- Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
Boston, MA
The Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group is retained by nonprofit organizations in Connecticut and other states to fill positions at all levels of employment. Job openings in several states are usually listed.
See all current openings for details and application info (opens in a new browser window).
- Wheeler Clinic
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
Toll free: 1-888-793-3500
Wheeler Clinic, founded in 1968, is a unique provider of behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and families that include mental health, substance abuse, special education, early childhood development, prevention, an employee assistance program (EAP) and community education.
Wheeler Clinic has exciting career opportunities available in a supportive environment that includes licensed psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychiatrists and alcohol and drug counselors.
Opportunities for direct clinical work, supervision, training program development and administration working with children, adolescents, adults and families from every walk of life are all an easy commute from anywhere in the greater Hartford region. Excellent medical and dental coverage, life insurance and long-term disability. A 100% employer-paid pension plan, tuition reimbursement program, and generous vacation benefits make Wheeler Clinic an excellent place to combine personal interests with professional practice.
See positions available for all job descriptions and how to apply (opens in a new browser window).
Wheeler Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Out of State Openings
- Social Security Administration (openings nationwide)
The Social Security Administration has recently received funding to hire a significant number of employees throughout the country. This hiring initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities who may want to get a job with the SSA. These jobs will be at various skill levels including a number of entry-level positions. For more information, see:
- SSA's Hiring Plans for 2009
- SSA Job Descriptions
- Director of Government Relations, NCMHCSO
Washington, D.C. - The National Coalition of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations is pleased to announce a new position: Director of Government Relations (part-time: 15 hours/week). Apply by March 26, 2009. Visit Director of Government Relations for more information and how to apply (opens in a new browser window).
- Project Director, STAR Center at NAMI Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia - NAMI currently has an opening for Project Director, STAR Center. The STAR Center is a technical assistance center whose mission is to help improve and increase the capacity of consumer-operated programs to meet the needs of persons living with mental illnesses in diverse communities. The Director has primary responsibility for the overall program implementation, monitoring and evaluation of consumer support project activities. See Project Director, STAR Center for details (opens in a new browser window).
- Massachusetts Job Openings from the M-Power website
A range of job openings in Massachusetts, tailored to mental health consumers, is listed on the M-Power website's Job Listings page (opens in a new browser window).
- Protection and Advocacy Network of Jobs and Internships
A countrywide list of jobs and internships from the National Disability Rights Network (formerly known as the National Association of Protection & Advocacy). See P & A Network of Jobs and Internships (opens in a new browser window).
- Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
The Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group is retained by nonprofit organizations to fill positions at all levels of employment. Job openings in several states are usually listed. See all current openings for details and application info (opens in a new browser window).
Other Employment Resources
- Ability Jobs
 This site provides a place where people with disabilities can seek employment, confident that they will be evaluated solely on their skills and experience.
- Hire Disability Solutions
Hire Disability Solutions is an affiliate of Monster.com that is devoted to the employment of people with disabilities. Their goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their goals by providing them with the tools to succeed.
Tools for resume building, posting, and job searching through thousands of job listings are among the resources available on the Hire Disability Solutions website.
 Connect-Ability - Connecticut Launches Ground-Breaking Employment Initiative For People With Disabilities. Connect-Ability began with a federal grant to the State of Connecticut to identify and remove barriers to employment faced by people with disabilities. This five-year, multi-million dollar systems change grant involved a detailed look at the State's employment and disability services infrastructure in order to identify problem areas and implement lasting solutions:
 Career Center
Info for Employers
- CW Resources, Inc. - A private, not for profit organization specializing in creating employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities and the economically challenged. CW Resources can help you find work or can put you to work!
 JobAccess - Visit JobAccess to find jobs available for persons with disabilities. The goal of JobAccess is to enable people with disabilities to enhance their lives by providing a dedicated system for finding employment.
Employers are encouraged to post job openings on JobAccess.
- Other job search sites specifically for people with disabilities
Hire Potential
National Business and Disability Council
The AAPD Site
- Connecticut Career Fairs - Information about the CT Dept. of Labor's career fairs held throughout Connecticut, including schedules.
- Connecticut's Job Bank - Thousands of new jobs posted daily.
Help Getting a Job
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Tips, techniques, training, and support on finding a job: Information and resources to help with job searching, resume writing, and interviewing skills.
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- CW Resources, Inc. is a private, not for profit organization specializing in creating employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities and the economically challenged. CW Resources can help you find work or can put you to work!
CW Resources, Inc.
200 Myrtle Street
New Britain, CT 06053
Tel: (860) 229-7700
Fax: (860) 229-6847
Website: www.cwresources.org
- Kuhn Employment Opportunities is a not for profit organization supporting individuals with disabilities to participate in community employment through assessment, job development, on-the-job training, and on-the-job supports. As a job placement and employee assistance program for individuals with disabilities, their qualified staff assists productive individuals to become independent, gain self-esteem, and be accepted by the community.
Kuhn Employment Opportunities
165 Pratt Street · P.O. Box 79
Meriden, CT 06450
Tel: (203) 235-2583 or (860) 347-5843
Fax: (203) 235-0827
Website: www.kuhngroup.org · Email: info@kuhngroup.org
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) offers a free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities.
- Resume Help.org - Offers free cover letter and resume writing help and tips, as well as interviewing tips and tools to help you find a job.
- Resume Tutor - An excellent and informative tool that will teach you a lot about how to write a resume and help you develop a professional resume.
 Connecticut Works - CT Works provides services to both job seekers and employers. Services for job seekers include career counseling, help with your employment search, and skills training such as resume writing, interviewing skills, and more. Employers can receive recruiting, job training, and related support. There are presently fourteen CT Works Centers located throughout Connecticut:
• Location and directions for CT Works Centers
• Free Career Related Workshops and Seminars held at CT Works Centers
• Visit the entire Connecticut Department of Labor website.
 The Work Site Employment Resources - Resources that can help you identify work options that are best for you, including job search sources, links to federal jobs, and success stories. The Work Site promotes the employment of Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities. Also see Ticket to Work.
Help Starting Your Own Business
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Links to resources that can provide tips, tools, information, and support to help you become self-employed.
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- IncomeLinks, LLC assists people whom many might consider poor to generate income by starting their own micro-enterprise. We believe that assisting consumers in starting their own enterprise gives them the freedom and ability to take charge of their lives.
- The Abilities Fund offers services designed specifically for individuals with disabilities interested in business ownership. They are the first and only nationwide community developer targeted exclusively to advancing entrepreneurial opportunities for Americans with disabilities.
- Small Business Administration offers valuable help and assistance in starting your own small business.
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