Benefits - Central City Concern

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Working for a mission-driven organization means you’re motivated to serve others. CCC’s benefits ensure that you can also take good care of yourself and your family.

Our benefits team takes a total rewards approach, combining compensation and benefits with flexibility, performance recognition and ongoing career development.

Benefits Overview

We offer employees a full benefits package valued at about one-third of their total compensation. Benefits for regular positions above 20 hours a week include:

Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance
A generous 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 8%
Paid time off starting with four weeks a year; accruals increase with longevity
11 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Two personal days of the employee’s choice
Employer-paid life, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
Available accident and critical illness coverage
An Employee Assistance Program for counseling and support

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Behavioral Health Talent Academy

In 2024, CCC launched the Behavioral Health Talent Academy (BHTA) to attract and develop talent to meet the growing demand for mental health and substance use disorder services.

The BHTA is a training program for CCC employees, focusing on behavioral health career development. It provides employees with the opportunity to obtain the following certifications:

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC 1)

CADC 1 Training

14-month training
CCC Employees will transfer from their current role into a 14-month, full-time paid temporary role as a “CADC-R Trainee”
CADC-R Trainee role will provide MHACBO required supervision and education

Eligibility:

CCC employee for at least 90 days
Must not hold a CADC-I or higher certification
Ability to pass a DHS background check
Minimum requirement: GED or equivalent

Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA 1)

QMHA 1 Training

14-month training program
CCC employees stay in their current role
2-8 hours of weekly supervision and CCC Work Ready Training for 14-month duration

Eligibility:

CCC employee for at least 90 days
Must not already hold a QMHA-I certification
At least 2 years of behavioral/mental health work experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field
Currently employed in a full-time position that qualifies for QMHA supervision hours (e.g., most client-facing roles)

Peer Support Specialist trainings and certifications; Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) and Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS)

Peer Training (CRM and PWS)

4-month training
CCC employees stay in their current role
2 full weeks of training through MHAAO to receive CRM and PWS certification
2-8 hours of weekly supervision and CCC Work Ready Training for the rest of the 4-month duration

Eligibility:

CCC Employee for at least 90 days
Must not currently hold a Peer certification (CRM, PSS, PWS)
Ability to pass a regular background check
Minimum requirement: GED or equivalent

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