Residential Specialist II (Monday - Friday, first shift)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • Torrington, CT

just now • Hybrid

About The Position

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is seeking a full-time Residential Specialist II for their scattered site community outreach program in the Torrington area. This role involves providing direct services to adult individuals recovering from chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions to enhance their quality of life and community functioning. The position operates Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of related experience and/or degree in related field, license, certification i.e. Recovery Assistant certificate
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Document all activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements.
• Act as a liaison with the individuals' therapists, referral sources, and community agencies. Collaborate and maintain cordial relations with DMHAS and other community agencies.
• Implement, design, deliver and document Individualized Recovery Plans (IRP's) to adult individuals in recovery experiencing chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions including but not limited to teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills and basic life skills needed to maintain a safe home environment by working directly with persons in recovery in their residences.
• Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources advocating for and supporting individual centered preferences.
• Develop and maintain confidential charts through accurate and timely documentation of daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents or emergency events. Communicate immediate concerns with supervisory staff.
• Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle. Must be able to travel between programs, office, trainings, and department meetings.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums split 90/10 for employee only and 80/20 for employee +dependents)
• Voluntary Vision
• Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (company match is dollar for every dollar contributed, up to 6%)
• Generous paid time off policy including 11 agency observed holidays, in addition to 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