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. We measure success by our ability to help individuals obtain a safe home, achieve whole health, realize a meaningful purpose, and develop connections in the community. MHC envisions a future where wellbeing is rooted in respect for the condition of being human. Our dedication to this mission is evident through our focus on community education, advocacy, and direct service. MHC has an immediate full-time opening (Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm) for a Residential Specialist II at our Walton Place program within the Stamford area. This position will be responsible for documenting and delivering direct services, including Medicaid reimbursable services if applicable, to adult persons in recovery from chronic mental health and other co-occurring conditions as outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans to improve their quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function in the community.
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.
- Ensure the safety of individuals in their residence through proper supervision of assigned program site including being aware of necessary treatment issues.
- Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- Act as a liaison with the individuals' therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
- Monitor the safety of individuals in recovery in their residences through proper supervision of the sites ensuring the maintenance of safe and healthy facilities.
- Implement, design, deliver and document Individualized Recovery Plans (IRP's) to adult individuals in recovery experiencing chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions.
- Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources advocating for and supporting individual centered preferences.
- Develop and maintain confidential charts through accurate and timely documentation of daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents or emergency events.
- Provide community based or program site coverage when necessary.
- Assist in obtaining and maintaining entitlements for individuals in recovery.
- Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state.
Requirements
- GED or High School Diploma required.
- 2 years of related experience and/or degree in related field, license, certification i.e. Recovery Assistant certificate.
- Knowledge of basic counseling skills.
- Experience with individuals who have mental health conditions and involvement in the criminal justice system preferred.
- Valid CT driver’s license, auto insurance and registration.
Benefits
- Medical and Dental (Cost share split 90/10 for individual and 80/20 for family)
- 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 11 agency observed holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days
