Residential Specialist II (Transitional Supervised Apartment Program/Respite Program, Thursday - Monday, first shift
About The Position
Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), a statewide nonprofit provider agency, partners with individuals, families, and communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness. The Residential Specialist II provides and documents direct services to adults recovering from chronic mental health conditions and co-occurring conditions, helping improve their quality of life and maintain the greatest possible ability to function in the community. The position is based in the Torrington area and supports the Transitional Supervised Apartment Program/Respite Program. It is a full-time opening scheduled Thursday through Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pay rate is $23.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Engage individuals in recovery and support their participation in programs and activities.
- Maintain the safety of individuals in their residences through appropriate supervision of the assigned program site and awareness of treatment needs.
- Serve as a liaison with individuals’ therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
- Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources, advocating for and supporting their individual-centered preferences.
- Design, implement, deliver, and document Individualized Recovery Plans for adults experiencing chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions.
- Work directly with individuals in their residences to teach Activities of Daily Living skills and basic life skills needed to maintain a safe home environment.
- Provide community-based or program-site coverage when necessary.
- Remain on site or report beyond scheduled hours when mandated to provide essential coverage.
- Drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state and, when required, transport individuals.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance, with employee premium cost shares of 10% for employee-only coverage and 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 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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
