GILEAD - Mental Health Care Worker (32 hours)

Gilead Community Services • New Britain, CT

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About The Position

Gilead Community Services is seeking a recovery-oriented Mental Health Care Worker (Recovery Care Manager) for its adult residential substance abuse program in the New Britain area. The role provides oversight, monitoring, and intervention as needed in a men's residential facility, while supporting residents in recovery and helping them work toward program goals. The worker completes required documentation and shift notes and helps maintain residents' compliance, well-being, and the overall program environment.

The schedule is Sunday and Monday from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, for 32 hours per week. The role is benefit eligible, union, and pays $18.89. Gilead employees must comply with standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies, as outlined in Gilead's Standards of Conduct policy.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Maintain and provide proof of a valid driver's license and automobile insurance in good standing.
• Reliable use of a personal vehicle as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous volunteer or related work experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand the needs of residents with substance abuse disorders and co-occurring mental health issues through Gilead's training and education.
• Provide recovery-oriented services emphasizing dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports.
• Closely oversee residents, including monitoring adherence to program rules, supervising medication self-administration, collecting urine samples, administering breathalyzer tests, and inspecting rooms as necessary.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner, including intake paperwork and shift notes, and maintain the residential visitor log.
• Attend to the program's physical environment, including safety and cleanliness.
• Act with compassion, integrity, and ethics.
• Meet applicable DMHAS and other regulatory standards in duties performed, outcomes achieved, and organizational conditions.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time, plus paid holidays.
• Employer-sponsored medical and dental insurance, with Gilead paying 88% of the cost.
• Employer-provided long-term disability and life insurance, with Gilead paying 100% of the cost.
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision.
• Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary, including CPR training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED