Residential Specialist II (Bilingual ASL/English, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • West Hartford, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is a statewide not for profit provider agency that partners with individuals, their families, and the surrounding communities to create environments that support long-term health and wellness. MHC has an immediate part-time (Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm) opening for a bilingual English/American Sign Language (ASL) Residential Specialist II within the West Hartford area. This position will be responsible to document and deliver services, including Medicaid reimbursable services, if applicable, to persons in recovery in the activities outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans.

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
• Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and English
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and registration.

Responsibilities

• Engage with persons in recovery to assure they participate in programs and activities.
• 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.
• Ensure the safety of individuals in their residence through proper supervision of assigned program site including being aware of necessary treatment issues.
• Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Act as a liaison with the individuals' therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
• 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.
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining entitlements for individuals in recovery.
• Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED