Program Supervisor HERO Program (Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
About The Position
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 (Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility as needed for program and staff support) for a Housing Empowering Recovery from Opioids (HERO) Program Supervisor within the Bridgeport area. The program provides housing subsidies and intensive case management to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability who are at risk of opioid overdose or transitioning out of recovery or treatment programs. The HERO Program Supervisor will provide leadership, supervision, guidance, assistance, support, and oversight to the Housing Specialists committed to providing housing support while supporting the participants’ recovery.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science/related field preferred, or Associate Degree plus related required.
- Familiarity with Connecticut state human service systems and related treatment requirements and mandates.
- Substance Abuse Certification Required, i.e. CADC.
- Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain schedule of staff across the program(s). May be required to provide direct services to individuals served by the program(s).
- Support the Program Manager in monitoring and determining appropriate distribution of referrals and workloads to program staff.
- Facilitate, train, and ensure an effective orientation for new employees.
- Lead and aid in the research of subsidized housing, voucher opportunities, and other grant opportunities available to aid population served.
- Provide resource linkage regarding further behavioral health support, (mental health and/or co-occurring) as well as housing and employment needs.
- Regularly supervise direct reporting staff, develop staff to maximize potential, monitor staff performance and provide input on staff performance reviews.
- Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle. Must be able to travel between programs, office, trainings, and department meetings.
Benefits
- Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums split 90/10 for employee only and 80/20 for employee + dependents)
- 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, in addition to sick time, vacation time, and wellness days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
