Residential Specialist II (Walton Place Residential, Tuesday - Saturday, First Shift)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • Stamford, 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 its Walton Place program in the Stamford area. The position provides and documents direct services to adults in recovery from chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions, following their Individual Recovery Plans to support quality of life and community functioning. Services may include Medicaid-reimbursable services where applicable.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pay rate is $23.00 per hour. The role may require providing coverage beyond scheduled hours or transporting participants in the employee’s 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 and, when required, transport individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with individuals who have mental health conditions and involvement in the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Engage program participants and encourage their participation in programs and activities.
• Document activities, communications, and encounters according to service contract and MHC requirements.
• Supervise the assigned program site and support participant safety, remaining aware of relevant treatment issues.
• Act as a liaison with participants’ therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
• Design, implement, deliver, and document Individualized Recovery Plans for adults in recovery, including teaching Activities of Daily Living and basic life skills needed to maintain a safe home environment.
• Identify and refer participants to appropriate community supports and resources while advocating for their preferences.
• Maintain confidential charts with accurate, timely documentation of daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents, and emergencies.
• Assist participants in obtaining and maintaining entitlements.
• Provide community-based or program-site coverage as needed, including remaining on site or reporting beyond scheduled hours when required.
• Drive locally and within the state using a personal vehicle when needed, including transporting individuals if required.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance, with premiums split 90/10 for employee-only coverage and 80/20 for employee-plus-dependents 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 up to 6% of employee contributions.
• 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