Residential Specialist II Transitional Supervised Apartment Program (Tuesday and Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc • Danbury, CT

2d • 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 opening (Tuesday and Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am) for a Residential Specialist II within the Danbury area. This position will be responsible for documenting and delivering direct services to adult persons in recovery from chronic mental health and other co-occurring conditions to improve their quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function in the community. Pay Rate: $20.60 per hour.

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.

Responsibilities

• Document all activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements.
• 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 design content and objectives for educational and wellness-related group discussions and activities. Encourage participation, coordinate schedule, and gather the materials needed for the discussion or activity. Implement and facilitate ongoing group activities and discussions with program participants.
• Provide community based or program site coverage when necessary. May be mandated to remain on site or to report beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage.

What This Job Offers

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