Residential Specialist I (Sunday - Thursday, 12:00 am - 8:00 am)
About The Position
Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), a statewide nonprofit provider agency, partners with individuals, their families, and surrounding communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness. The Residential Specialist I provides program coverage and documents and delivers services to people in recovery in accordance with activities outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans. The position is in the Bridgeport area and is scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. MHC describes this as a full-time opening. The pay rate is $20.60 per hour. MHC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics or other bases prohibited by law.
Requirements
- GED or high school diploma required.
Responsibilities
- Document activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements.
- Implement Individual Recovery Plans (IRPs).
- Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to help maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- Monitor and document self-administration of medications, including refusals, resistance, reactions, errors, or special conditions.
- Supervise residential sites and monitor the safety of individuals in recovery, helping ensure facilities remain safe and healthy.
- Provide emergent program-site coverage when necessary.
- Remain on site or report beyond scheduled hours when mandated to provide essential coverage.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance, with premium cost sharing of 90/10 for employee-only coverage and 80/20 for employee-plus-dependent coverage.
- Voluntary vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match on contributions up to 6%.
- Paid time off, including 11 agency-observed holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
