Residential Specialist II (Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

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 full-time opening (Tuesday - Saturday; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm) for a Residential Specialist II within the Danbury area. This position will be responsible for documenting and delivering direct services, including Medicaid reimbursable services if applicable, to adult persons in recovery from chronic mental and other co-occurring conditions as outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans to improve their quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function in the community.

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour. MHC offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums split 90/10 for individual and 80/20 for family)
• Voluntary Vision
• Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (company match is dollar for every dollar contributed, up to 6%)
• Generous paid time off policy including 11 agency observed holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days

Requirements

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

• Engage with persons in recovery to assure they participate in programs and activities.
• Ensure the safety of individuals in their residence through proper supervision of assigned program site including being aware of necessary treatment issues.
• Act as a liaison with the individuals' therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
• Implement, design, deliver and document Individualized Recovery Plans (IRP's) to adult individuals in recovery experiencing chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions including but not limited to teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills and basic life skills needed to maintain a safe home environment by working directly with persons in recovery in their residences.
• Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources advocating for and supporting individual centered preferences.
• Develop and maintain confidential charts through accurate and timely documentation of daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents or emergency events. Communicate immediate concerns with supervisory staff.
• 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.
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining entitlements for individuals in recovery.
• Collaborate and maintain cordial relations with DMHAS and other community agencies.

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, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance.

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

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