Residential Specialist II (Tuesday and Wednesday, 2nd shift)

Description

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is a statewide not for profit provider agency that partners with individuals, their families, and the surrounding communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness.

MHC has an immediate part-time opening (Tuesday and Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am) for a Residential Specialist II within the Danbury area. This position will be responsible for documenting and delivering direct services to adult persons in recovery from chronic mental health and other co-occurring conditions to improve their quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function in the community.

Pay Rate: $20.60 per hour.

Requirements

The Residential Specialist II responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Document all activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements.
• Ensure the safety of individuals in their residence through proper supervision of assigned program site including being aware of necessary treatment issues.
• Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Act as a liaison with the individuals' therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
• Develop and design content and objectives for educational and wellness-related group discussions and activities. Encourage participation, coordinate schedule, and gather the materials needed for the discussion or activity. Implement and facilitate ongoing group activities and discussions with program participants.
• Provide community based or program site coverage when necessary. May be mandated to remain on site or to report beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage.

Education and/or Experience:

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of related experience and/or degree in related field, license, certification i.e. Recovery Assistant certificate.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license.

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V