Part Time Mental Health Program Assistant

Fellowship Place Inc., located in New Haven, CT is looking for a Part Time Program Assistant to staff the agency’s drop-in evening and weekend program for adults living with a mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder.  Hours are 5pm-8pm on Monday & Wednesday and 9:45am to 1:45pm on Saturday and Sunday.  Duties include greeting and signing-in program participants, setting up refreshments, heating up and serving meals as needed, and engaging participants in positive social activities, e.g. pool, ping pong, cards and other games.

This is an excellent position for students interested in pursuing a career in social services and community based mental health.  Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma with 1-2 years of volunteer or work experience in a mental health agency preferred.  Individuals who have a lived experience with mental illness encouraged to apply.  Salary Range $19 to $20 per hour, depending on experience.

To apply for this position you must complete the Application and e-mail cover letter, application and resume to hr@fellowshipplace.org, Fax to 203-789-4451 or mail to Fellowship Place, 441 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06511. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Please note that resumes without a cover letter stating which position you are applying for and application will not be considered.

NOTE: All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Fellowship Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.