Residential Specialist II (Long Term Care Program, Thursday - Monday, first shift)
About The Position
Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), a statewide nonprofit provider agency, is hiring a Residential Specialist II for its supervised Long Term Care program in the Torrington area. The program serves four women with histories of trauma and multiple long-term hospitalizations. This full-time role provides and documents direct services to adults recovering from chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions, in accordance with their Individual Recovery Plans, to support quality of life and community functioning. Services may include Medicaid-reimbursable services, if applicable. The schedule is Thursday through Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The starting salary is $24.00 per hour. The position requires local and in-state driving in a personal vehicle and may require transporting individuals.
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 Connecticut driver's license, auto insurance, and vehicle registration.
- Willingness and ability to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state; may be required to transport individuals.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with individuals who have histories of trauma and long-term psychiatric hospitalization.
- Knowledge of or experience with the Sanctuary Model; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Engage with individuals in recovery and support their participation in programs and activities.
- Design, implement, deliver, and document Individualized Recovery Plans for adults in recovery with chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions.
- Teach Activities of Daily Living and basic life skills needed to maintain a safe home environment, working directly with individuals in their residences.
- Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources, advocating for and supporting individual-centered preferences.
- Supervise the assigned program site and help ensure residents' safety, including awareness of relevant treatment issues.
- Teach and assist with Activities of Daily Living skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- Serve as a liaison with individuals' therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
- Maintain confidential charts and document daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents, and emergency events accurately and promptly.
- Communicate immediate concerns to supervisory staff.
- Assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining entitlements.
- Drive a personal vehicle locally and within Connecticut as needed, including potentially transporting individuals.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage, with premium costs split 90/10 for employee-only coverage and 80/20 for employee-plus-dependents coverage.
- Voluntary vision coverage.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
