Residential Specialist II (Long Term Care Program, program coverage, 2nd shift, choice of schedule)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • Torrington, CT

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), a statewide not-for-profit provider agency, partners with individuals, families, and communities to support long-term health and wellness. The Residential Specialist II works in a Torrington-area Long Term Care Program serving four women with histories of trauma and multiple long-term psychiatric hospitalizations. The program uses the Sanctuary Model. The role documents and delivers services to people in recovery in accordance with their Individual Recovery Plans.

This is a full-time position with a choice of schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, Sunday–Thursday, or Friday–Monday, from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The pay rate is $21.60 per hour. Program or community-based coverage may be required, including remaining on site or reporting beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals who have histories of trauma and long-term psychiatric hospitalization.

Responsibilities

• Document activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements.
• Promote the safety of individuals in their residence by properly supervising the assigned program site and remaining aware of treatment issues.
• Teach and assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Act as a liaison with individuals’ therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
• Develop content and objectives for educational and wellness-related group discussions and activities.
• Encourage participation, coordinate schedules, and gather materials for group discussions and activities.
• Implement and facilitate ongoing group activities and discussions with program participants.
• Provide community-based or program-site coverage when necessary, including remaining on site or reporting beyond scheduled hours when mandated to provide essential coverage.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with employer/employee premium cost sharing of 90/10 for employee-only coverage and 80/20 for employee-plus-dependents coverage.
• Dental insurance, with employer/employee 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.
• Company-paid 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.

What This Job Offers

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