Residential Specialist II Transitional Supervised Apartment Program (Friday - Monday, 2nd 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 delivers and documents direct services to adults recovering from chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions. Services, including Medicaid-reimbursable services when applicable, follow each person's Individual Recovery Plan and support quality of life and the highest possible level of functioning in the community. This is a full-time position in the Waterbury area, scheduled Friday through Monday from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. The role may require community-based or program-site coverage and, when necessary, remaining on site or reporting beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage. The pay rate is $20.60 per hour.
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.
Responsibilities
- Engage with people in recovery to support their participation in programs and activities.
- Document activities, communications, and encounters according to service contract and MHC requirements.
- 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.
- Monitor the safety of individuals in their residences through appropriate site supervision and ensure facilities are safe and healthy.
- Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources, advocating for and supporting their individual preferences.
- Monitor and document self-administration of medications, including refusals, resistance, reactions, errors, and special conditions.
- Maintain confidential charts with accurate and timely documentation of daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents, and emergencies.
- Develop content and objectives for educational and wellness-related group discussions and activities; encourage participation, coordinate schedules, and gather materials.
- 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 to provide essential coverage.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance, with premiums split 90/10 for employee-only coverage and 80/20 for employee plus dependents.
- Voluntary vision coverage.
- 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
