Residential Recovery Specialist- JHC

Sound Community Services•New London, CT

About The Position

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. A key area of focus is to connect with young people who are facing significant barriers in their lives. This role requires significant relationship building/engaging skills, the ability to meet young people where they are, and to support them to identify goals in an effort to make positive changes in their lives. This position requires a dynamic individual with significant skills in the areas of advocacy, crisis intervention and conflict resolution.

Requirements

High School diploma (or equivalent) required, a degree or other higher education preferred
a minimum of one (1) year of behavioral health/human services related experience required
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

previous experience working with individuals 18 to 25 years old who have a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis 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 (i.e. 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 resident’s electronic client record
Manage caseload daily 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.
Operate agency vehicles in accordance with agency, state, and federal regulations
Complete safety checks as required.
Completes nightly phone calls to Steady Care as scheduled.
File all paperwork as scheduled.
Maintain cleanliness of the office daily which includes but is not limited to vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, disinfecting, and removing trash.
Build rapport with residents and AXS participants
Ensure individual support plan is implemented in such areas as: daily living skills, education/employment, social supports, health, mental health, addictions, housing, physical health, harm reduction, leisure and recreation, etc.
Connect young people to community resources
Work collaboratively with community agencies
Advocate for all young people involved in the AXS program
Collaborate and consult regarding strategies in supporting young people to achieve their goals
Identify potential crisis/implementing support and safety plans
Respond to crises as they arise
Report all crises to the Program Coordinator, or designee, in a timely manner