Residential Specialist II (Sunday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • Bridgeport, CT

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About The Position

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), a statewide nonprofit provider agency, is hiring a full-time Residential Specialist II for a supervised program in the Bridgeport area. The position works Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is responsible for documenting and delivering services—including Medicaid-reimbursable services, if applicable—to people in recovery, as outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans. The pay rate is $20.60 per hour.

The Residential Specialist II supports adults in recovery who experience chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions. The role involves working directly with individuals in their residences to implement and document individualized recovery plans, teach daily living and basic life skills, promote a safe home environment, coordinate with community providers, and maintain accurate confidential records. The role may include providing coverage beyond scheduled hours and transporting individuals in a personal vehicle.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma.
• Two years of related experience and/or a degree in a related field, license, or certification, such as a Recovery Assistant certificate.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and vehicle registration.
• Willingness and ability to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state, including transporting individuals if required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in community mental health.

Responsibilities

• Document activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements.
• Supervise the assigned program site and help ensure the safety of individuals, including awareness of necessary treatment issues.
• Teach and assist with Activities of Daily Living skills to help maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Act as a liaison with individuals’ therapists, referral sources, and community agencies; collaborate with DMHAS and other community agencies.
• Design, implement, deliver, and document Individualized Recovery Plans for adults in recovery, including teaching daily living and basic life skills needed to maintain a safe home environment.
• Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources while advocating for and supporting individual-centered preferences.
• Develop and maintain confidential charts, documenting daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents, and emergencies accurately and promptly; communicate immediate concerns to supervisory staff.
• Provide community-based or program-site coverage when necessary, including remaining on site or reporting beyond scheduled hours when mandated to provide essential coverage.
• Assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining entitlements.
• Drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state and, if required, transport individuals.

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 and 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.

What This Job Offers

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