Job Opportunities

Advocacy Unlimited Inc. is pleased to list employment opportunities and job postings available to persons in recovery from psychiatric disabilities and 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.

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
  
    · C-RECS Project -- FOR-U
  
      CT Employers with multiple openings:
  
    · Walgreens (new openings posted 11/12/2008)
    · 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
  
  
• Out of State Openings
  
    · Deputy Director, NIMH, Bethesda, MD
    · Associate Director for Special Populations, NIMH, Bethesda, MD
    · Project Director, STAR Center at NAMI, Arlington, Virginia
    · Administrative Research Assistant, Consumer Quality Initiatives, Roxbury, MA
    · Massachusetts Job Openings from the M-Power website
  
  
• 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.

  Current Job Postings  

Please Note:  Job openings are posted exactly as they are received. Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. is not responsible for any inaccuracies.

• 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.
  
  Most recent listings at Walgreens:
  Applications for these positions must be submitted online. See How to apply below.
  
  
  General Warehouse Workers/Clerical - Walgreens is looking for applicants with good computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.) and ability/willingness to perform general warehouse duties on the distribution center floor. See below for application instructions. Application Deadline - November 14, 2008
  
  Asset Protection (Security) Function Manger - Requires bachelor's degree and 5 years relevant experience. Applications should be filed as soon as possible. Full job description:
  
   Position Title:  Asset Protection Function Manager - Windsor, CT
  Location:  Connecticut-Windsor
  Employment Status:  Full-Time Regular
  Required Experience:  5 years
  Required Education:  Bachelors Degree
  Essential Skills:  The Asset Protection Function Manager (APFM) is responsible for the safety and security of one of Walgreens 15 Distribution Centers. APFM is responsible for the supervision, training, development, and scheduling of a 24-hour Asset Protection team. The APFM conducts internal investigations related, but not limited to: Policy violations, employee and vendor theft, sexual harassment, etc. APFM works as a team with the Distribution Center management team. Bachelor's degree preferred; Wicklander-Zulawski or Reid Certified preferred. Chain store Loss Prevention or Distribution Center Loss Prevention experience preferred. Overnight travel may be required.
  Qualifications:  Come join an industry leader! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For professional growth and career opportunity, look to Walgreens. For your privacy and protection, when applying to a job online, never give your social security number to a prospective employer, provide credit card or bank account information, or perform any sort of monetary transaction.
  
  Maintenance Technicians - Walgreens Distribution Center seeks highly skilled Multi-Craft Techs for all shifts. MASTER level earns up to $27/hr. SENIOR level earns up to $25/hr. Responsible for preventive maintenance, projects, and repairs to equipment/building. Requires 2+ years hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, PLC, forklift repair, general building, HVAC maintenance and PC proficiency. Work overtime as needed. This job is likely to be open on an ongoing basis.
  
  
  How to apply:
  Important – applications for the above positions 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. Among the current listings is a Chief Executive Officer opening at Hands On Hartford in Hartford, Connecticut.
  
  See all current openings for details and application info (opens in a new browser window).

  Out of State Openings  

• Deputy Director, NIMH
  Bethesda, MD - The National Institute of Mental Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Office of the Director. Visit Deputy Director for more information (opens in a new browser window).
  
  
• Associate Director for Special Populations, NIMH
  Bethesda, MD - The National Institute of Mental Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Associate Director for Special Populations. Visit Associate Director for more information (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).
  
  
• Administrative Research Assistant, Consumer Quality Initiatives, Inc. (CQI)
  Roxbury, MA - CQI has an opening for a Part-time Administrative Research Assistant to work 15-20 hours a week to provide support to the Research Team at CQI in an administrative and research capacity. See Research Assistant for more info (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).
  
  

  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  

• 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 offers help with your employment search, resume writing, interviewing skills, and more. Locate free Career Related Workshops and Seminars held at Connecticut Works Centers throughout Connecticut. Or 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  

• 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.