Residential Specialist II (Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • Waterbury, CT

11h

About The Position

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), a statewide nonprofit provider agency, is hiring a full-time Residential Specialist II for its supervised apartment program in the Waterbury area. The role documents and delivers services, including Medicaid-reimbursable services when applicable, to people in recovery according to their Individual Recovery Plans. The position works directly with adults experiencing chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions, supporting recovery, safety, daily living skills, and community connections.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pay rate is $20.60 per hour. The position may require remaining at a program site or reporting beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage, and may include 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.

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 attend to treatment issues to help ensure the safety of individuals in their residence.
• Teach and assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to help maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Serve as a liaison with individuals’ therapists, referral sources, and community agencies, and maintain collaborative relations with DMHAS and other community agencies.
• Design, implement, deliver, and document Individualized Recovery Plans for adults in recovery, including teaching ADL 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 with accurate and timely documentation of daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents, and emergency events.
• 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 for essential coverage.
• Assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining entitlements.
• Drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state, and transport individuals when required.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance, with premium cost sharing of 90/10 for employee-only coverage and 80/20 for employee-plus-dependents coverage.
• Voluntary vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match 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
• Education Level: High school or GED