Community-Based Work Experience (CBWE) Participant

Community-Based Work Experience (CBWE) Participant

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES)...

The Community-Based Work Experience (CBWE) role provides individuals receiving services through Newport Mental Health (NMH) and authorized by the Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) with a structured, temporary, and paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a community employment setting. The CBWE is intended to help participants explore career interests, build workplace confidence, develop job readiness skills, and prepare for competitive community employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in assigned work activities and job duties at the host worksite.
• Arrive on time, maintain regular attendance, and communicate appropriately about scheduling needs.
• Follow workplace policies, procedures, safety expectations, and supervisor direction.
• Demonstrate professional behavior, respectful communication, and willingness to learn.
• Work collaboratively with host-site supervisors, coworkers, NMH staff, and ORS representatives.
• Accept coaching and feedback to strengthen job-specific skills and workplace readiness.