Residential Specialist II Transitional Supervised Apartment Program (Tuesday - Saturday, first shift)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • Danbury, 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 in the Danbury area. The position delivers and documents direct services, including Medicaid-reimbursable services when applicable, to adults recovering from chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions. Services are guided by each person's Individual Recovery Plan and are intended to improve quality of life and support the highest possible level of functioning in the community. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role may require remaining on site or reporting beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage.

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, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Engage people in recovery to support their participation in programs and activities.
• Supervise the assigned program site and help ensure the safety of residents, including awareness of necessary treatment issues.
• Serve as a liaison with individuals' therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
• Design, implement, deliver, and document Individualized Recovery Plans for adults with chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions.
• Work directly with residents to teach Activities of Daily Living and basic life skills needed to maintain a safe home environment.
• Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources, advocating for and supporting individual-centered preferences.
• Develop and maintain confidential charts, accurately and promptly documenting daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents, and emergencies.
• 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 required for essential coverage.
• Assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining entitlements.
• Collaborate with DMHAS and other community agencies and maintain cordial working relationships.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance, with premium cost sharing of 90/10 for individual coverage and 80/20 for family 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