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Employment Opportunities at Wellspring

 

ALL POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

All inquiries for the following positions should be directed to the Human Resources Department at Wellspring. Please see procedures for applying under our General Information Section at the bottom of this page. This information was last updated 6/25/09.

 

 

Current Openings:

 

Marketing and Fundraising Intern – Unpaid Internship

 

Milieu Counselor I – Adult Program – Per Diem

 

Milieu Counselor I – Children, Adolescent, and Group Home Programs – Per Diem

 

Nurses – All Programs – Per Diem

 

Learn more about our open positions and application process below.

 

 

 

Marketing and Fundraising Intern 

 

This volunteer position involves Internet research, data entry, mailings, and other administrative assistance as needed. College credit may be available depending on your school’s requirements.
 

The ideal candidate would be interested in gaining experience in a nonprofit environment and available 6 hours per week (can be adjusted to your schedule) with the possibility of increased hours as the position evolves. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and use of the the Internet. Experience with database management, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Donor Perfect is a plus.

 

 

Milieu Counselor I

 


Program:         Adult Residential

 

Schedule:        Per Diem (scheduled as needed)

 

Benefits:         N/A

Salary:            $10 to $12 per hour + $2 per hour Per Diem Incentive added to base pay.

(shift differentials paid in addition to hourly rate)


 

Our Milieu Counselor I position is an entry level position and is available in all of our programs. For the Adult Program experience in/knowledge of one or more of the following diagnoses is a plus: depression, borderline personality disorder, substance abuse and/or eating disorders.  Seeking to fill gaps in all shifts and all days of the week.  Especially interested in evening, overnight, and weekend coverage.  A high percentage of our per diem MCs are offered positions. Associates Degree with two years experience required. BA/BS preferred. Learn more about the Adult Program on their webpage.

 

 

 

Milieu Counselor I

 


Programs:       Children or Adolescent or Group Home (Please specify which program or programs you would like to be considered for)

 

Schedule:        Per Diem (scheduled as needed)

 

Benefits:         N/A

Salary:            $10 to $12 per hour + $2 per hour Per Diem Incentive added to base pay

(shift differentials paid in addition to hourly rate)


 

Our Milieu Counselor I position is an entry level position and is available in all of our programs. For the Children’s and Adolescent Programs experience in/knowledge of one or more of the following diagnoses is a plus: attachment disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder.  Seeking to fill gaps in all shifts and all days of the week.  Especially interested in evening, overnight, and weekend coverage.  A high percentage of our per diem MCs are offered positions. Associates Degree or 60 earned College credits with two years experience required. BA/BS preferred. Learn more about the Programs on their webpages.

 

 

 

Nurses

 


Program:         All Programs

 

Schedule:        Per Diem

(scheduled as needed)

 

Benefits:         N/A

 

Salary:            Competitive + $2 per hour Per Diem Incentive added to base pay.


 

Our residential programs for children, adolescent girls, and adults continuously interview nurses.   Some of the presenting diagnoses are attachment disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, borderline personality disorder, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.  Seeking to fill gaps in a variety of shifts and days.  Especially interested in evening, overnight, and weekend coverage.  LPN or RN required.   Experience with residential programs helpful but not required.

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR A JOB AT WELLSPRING

 

 

BENEFITS

 

Health Benefits

Available to employees who are hired into an employee agreement of 30 hours or more per week. Health benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

 

Personal Leave Benefits

This benefit is a paid time off benefit and is offered to employees with a 20 hour or more per week agreement.

 

 

APPLYING FOR A POSITION

 

To apply for a position please submit the following:

 

1.      A cover letter indicating your interest. Please note, your cover letter must specify position(s) of interest in order to be considered.

2.      Your current resume. You can choose to include copies of applicable documentation (current professional licenses, teaching certifications, academic transcripts).

 

You may submit your cover letter and resume by mail, fax, or email. Please submit by one method only to avoid duplications. Submit as follows:

 

By Mail:           Director of Human Resources, Wellspring,

21 Arch Bridge Road, PO Box 370, Bethlehem, CT  06751

 

By Fax:            203-266-8030, Attention: Director of Human Resources

 

By Email:          dee.hughes@wellspring.org

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

Upon receipt of your cover letter and resume an acknowledgement will be sent advising you of our receipt of your interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted by phone or email to arrange an interview time.

 

·        Interview: On the day of the interview all candidates will be asked to complete The Wellspring Foundation Application for Employment, complete forms authorizing background checks and reference requests. The candidate will need to bring the complete mailing addresses and phone numbers of four (4) references (2 professional and 2 personal.) 

·        Reference Check: After interviews for an open position are conducted reference request forms will be mailed for those candidates that are viable.  References are verified once they have been returned to Wellspring.

·        Offers are made by the Director of Human Resources after all background searches, employment verifications, and references have been received and verified.  Specifics of the offer are discussed at that time.

 

Pre-Employment Screening:  In compliance with our JCAHO, DCF and State of CT Public Health licenses all new hires, when offered a position, must complete the following with satisfactory results:

 

  • Pre-Employment Physical with a TB screen (responsibility of the candidate)
  • Criminal Background Check for all positions, Finger Printing for all Direct Care Positions (completed by Wellspring)
  • DCF Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline Search (completed by Wellspring)
  • CT Department of Public Service Sex Offender Registry Search (completed by Wellspring)
  • Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record Check (completed by Wellspring)

 

 

Wellspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Wellspring

21 Arch Bridge Road, PO Box 370, Bethlehem, CT  06751

203-266-8000 (phone)  203-266-8030 (fax)