Residential Specialist I (Overnight program support, Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 am - 8:00 am)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • Torrington, CT

4d • Onsite

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 a full-time opening (Sunday - Thursday:12:00 am - 8:00 am) for a Residential Specialist I within our Transitional/Respite program in the Torrington area. The Residential Specialist I is responsible for coordinating the needs of the individual with the services available to them. The Residential Specialist I also documents and delivers services to persons in recovery in the activities outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Experience in community mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with persons in recovery to assure they participate in programs and activities.
• Document all activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements.
• Orient individuals to the program available to them.
• Responsible for maintaining specific activity and progress reports.
• Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Monitor the safety of individuals in recovery in their residences through proper supervision of the sites ensuring the maintenance of safe and healthy facilities.
• Provide emergent program site coverage when necessary. May be mandated to remain on site or to report beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage.

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 agency observed holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED