CSO is looking for an Educational/Vocational Specialist for our PACT-Youth team in Springfield. 

Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an evidence-based intensive outpatient treatment program designed to assist youth overcome the barriers to their recovery from severe and persistent behavioral health disorders.

This position will provide support services with the purpose of enhancing the emotional well-being, stability, and social functioning of program consumers.

As an Educational/Vocational Specialist:

You Will:

• Perform supportive services to provide job skills training including "in vivo" skills training, side by side assistance, vocational and pre-vocational support to clients to include identifying interests and strengths and goals, and development of individualized placements Assist in developing communication and conflict resolution skills
• Recruit businesses on a local level with the goal of providing employment opportunities to clients
• Complete work interest evaluations plans
• Provide support and follow-up for program clients
• Act as liaison with other agencies involved with clients
• Follow a process for exploring and assessing a Youth's educational and vocational strengths, challenges, aspirations, and goals
• Participate in treatment planning, team meeting, in-services and other relevant meetings

Your Background:

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree and applicable experience in employment support
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Previous direct care experience in employment services, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and staff, knowledge of local business community and experience with vocational programs (preferred)

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:

• Positive -- maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful -- collaborating and effectively communicating
• Insightful -- demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting
• Conscientious -- taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer:

Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Our Agency:

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. At CSO, you'll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!

CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023 and 2024. We are the fastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work. We encourage you to check us out!

CSO offers Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more.

EOE/AA