Do you have experience in the human services field? Can you demonstrate significant skill in the areas of direct care and vocational support? Do you have a passion to help make the lives of program participants rewarding and meaningful, fostering increased self-esteem and independence each day? If you believe you have what it takes to be a successful Kuhn team member, we want to talk to you!
Kuhn Employment Opportunities is a non-profit human services agency committed to helping persons with disabilities find and retain employment. We serve people with developmental, intellectual, and psychiatric disabilities in Meriden, CT and the 20 towns surrounding it, helping them gain self-esteem, earn a paycheck through work, and become independent, productive, and valued members of the community.
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Kuhn Employment Opportunities is actively seeking talented candidates to fill the open jobs that are listed below. These are full-time jobs providing competitive pay and a generous benefits package. We are accepting resumes from qualified individuals who seek a great employment opportunity with a reputable human services agency. Please click on the job that interests you, and complete our online application.
Accounting Specialist
The Accounting Specialist plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, with a primary focus on processing compensation for employees and program participants through ADP’s automated system. This position also offers the opportunity to assist with additional accounting and administrative functions, providing room to learn new skills and take on new challenges within the department.
Bi-lingual Employment Specialist
Employment Specialists are responsible for assisting individuals with severe and prolonged mental illness to become competitively employed in the community and to reach their maximum vocational potential. This involves, but is not limited to, vocational assessments, job seeking skills training, issues related to personal appearance/presentation, entitlements training, time-limited job coaching, interview support and job development with the business community.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
This position functions as a member of the Executive Management team and participates in establishing and implementing major goals and objectives of the company. Administratively responsible for the organization’s Finance/Accounting, Technology, and Human Resources departments.
The position is responsible for the overall fiscal performance of the agency and oversees all state-funded contracts. Responsible for directing, maintaining and controlling an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of company. Ensures that all internal and external recording and reporting of financial transactions meet state and federal regulatory guidelines.
Working with the CEO, oversees the development and implementation of HR-focused strategies and policies that will result in the continued staff retention, loyalty and growth of the agency. Actively collaborates with the executive management team on performance issues related to selection, compensation, and organizational development. Responsible for the compliance activities related to state and federal employment guidelines.
Responsible for promoting the overall image of the agency both internally and externally. Conducts research into outside funding sources relevant to our mission and engages in the grant writing process related to its submission.
Driver/Maintenance Support
Responsible for the safe operation and general maintenance of company vehicles. Includes the transportation of passengers, making material deliveries and maintaining detailed accurate records. During non-transportation downtime, may support ongoing general maintenance of facilities and agency vehicles as needed and by mutual agreement.
Employment Specialist - DDS
Employment Specialists are responsible for assisting program participants to become competitively employed in the community and to reach their maximum level of vocational potential. This involves but, is not limited to, career planning and job matching, job development and placement, on the job training and follow-up support for adults with disabilities, as well as, other pre-placement activities deemed necessary such as, job seeking skills and travel training. Must be able to provide employment related support to individuals with a wide range of skills/abilities. Must be able to be flexible with work schedule to meet the needs of program participants and their employers. Must be able to communicate effectively with other Inter-disciplinary Team members to coordinate effective service delivery to program participants. Position requires personal vehicle use related to some client transportation needs. Kuhn offers mileage reimbursement for this purpose and for all business use needs.
Facilitator – Community Experience Program
Responsible for the development and implementation of behavioral programs for up to three participants and/ or as required by participants’ supervision guidelines in Community Experience Program. Facilitator is a hands-on, direct care position.
Job Coach – First Shift
Responsible for job skills training to individuals with disabilities. Including transportation, hands on instruction and supervision of job operations, quality control, work flow and material handling to meet production demands in assigned job sites. Participates in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plan goals/ Behavior Plans to maximize each assigned client’s ability to function independently.
OOA Facilitator
Responsible for the training of appropriate social skills and behaviors for individuals with disabilities including instruction and supervision. Facilitator is “hands on” person and will be required to perform all aspects of behavioral programming & follow through with teaching strategies, as well as, attend to personal needs of persons served as required.
Program Specialist
Responsible for the Intake & Orientation process for new program participants and for maintaining participant related master files/ records in an organized and current fashion. Acts as a liaison with Department of Developmental Services (DDS) staff, Residential staff, family members and other stakeholders. Participates in team/ participant specific meetings and advocates on behalf of program participants to ensure that their vocational needs are met. Assists with the training and orientation of direct care staff with respect to program participant-related paperwork, goals and behaviors, as well as, assist with on-going training and skill enhancement for direct care staff. Responsible for the development of Participant Program Plans and participant-related reports with input from direct care staff. Works in conjunction with supervisor to meet day-to-day scheduling needs and to complete various reports required by funding source(s).