Residential Recovery Specialist- SAP- Part Time

Sound Community Services•New London, CT

20d

About The Position

Sound Community Services, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating, assisting, and supporting individuals with persistent mental illness and substance use disorders. We work tirelessly to create a culture and environment in which recovery and wellness are possible. The Residential Recovery Specialist position provides direct oversight and support services, both psychological and social to chronically mentally disabled and/or co-occurring clients who are making the transition from institutional care to an independent living setting in accordance with the treatment plan.

Requirements

High School diploma (or equivalent) with a minimum of one (1) year of behavioral health/human services related experience required
previous experience must include working with individuals who have a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis
custodial care will not be counted as experience
excellent written and oral communication skills required
must be competent user of technology including e-mail, agency intranet, and the electronic client record
current valid driver’s license required
candidate must be CPR/First Aid certified or eligible

Nice To Haves

an Associate’s degree, or higher, in a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Provide daily oversight to all resident involved in the program
Monitor resident’s administering medications as scheduled
Completing a daily schedule in the electronic medical record
Completing daily documentation as required by the program
Provide feedback for treatment team meetings as required.
Facilitate monthly activities and groups based on life skills assessments
Complete apartment checks to ensure residents are maintaining cleanliness/upkeep of the apartment
Assist residents on developing daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, transportation, budgeting, personal hygiene, sex education, and other areas.
Report all changes in behavior or mental state to appropriate team members (ie case manager, Program Coordinator, etc).
Complete active discharge planning with the residents as needed with direction from the case manager or designee.
Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques and other techniques to enhance resident’s success of recovery.
Provide transportation to appointments or scheduled activities.
Participate and facilitate all safety drills
Report all maintenance, environment, or emergency situations to appropriate people (landlord, Program Coordinator, AOC, MOT).
Ability to navigate self in every residents electronic client record
Manage caseload on a daily basis which includes but not limited to Positive Rewards, activities, mentoring, d/c planning notes, and other ADL skills.
Provide direct feedback to case manager, or designee, as required to ensure that proper treatment and support is being provided.
Ability to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, uses hands to finger, handle feel objects, tools or controls, climb stairs, frequent walking, talking, and listening.
Ability to utilize agency vehicles.
Complete safety checks as required.
Completes nightly phone calls to Steady Care as scheduled.
File all paperwork as scheduled.
Maintain cleanliness of the office on a daily basis which includes but is not limited to vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, and removing trash.
All other duties as assigned.