Residential Specialist I (overnights, Long Term Care Program)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • Torrington, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is seeking to fill two full-time Residential Specialist I positions for their Long Term Care Program in the Torrington area. This program serves four women with a history of trauma and multiple long-term psychiatric hospitalizations, utilizing the Sanctuary Model. The role involves documenting and delivering services to individuals in recovery, as outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans. The position is for overnight shifts, Tuesday - Saturday or Friday - Monday, from 12:00 am to 8:00 am. The pay rate is $21.00 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for overnight hours.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Experience with Individuals who have trauma and long-term psychiatric hospitalization histories preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Individuals who have trauma and long-term psychiatric hospitalization histories.

Responsibilities

• Document all activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements.
• Implement the Individual Recovery Plan (IRP). Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Monitor and documents the self-administration of medications noting any refusal, resistance, reactions, errors, or special conditions.
• 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%)
• Paid time off policy including 11 agency observed holidays, in addition to 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