Residential Specialist (Monday - Friday, first shift)
About The Position
Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) is seeking a full-time Residential Specialist for its Mental Health Waiver program. This role involves providing recovery assistant and community support services to individuals in recovery, focusing on skill-building to maximize independence and assist participants in learning skills applicable to their living environment. The goal is to help individuals achieve and maintain the highest degree of independent functioning. This position is based out of the Torrington office and serves individuals in the Torrington to Waterbury and Torrington to Winsted areas. The salary is $18.80 per hour.
Requirements
- Minimum of a related college degree or 2 years experience in human services/mental health field required.
- Prior work experience with case management in community mental health/human services.
- Valid driver's license, auto registration, and insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Certification strongly preferred, e.g., Recovery Assistant certificate.
Responsibilities
- Implements the treatment plan using skills lists, skill-builder toolkits, and curricula for skill-building interventions.
- Documents services provided using Electronic Health Record software and DMHAS databases (e.g., Sandata) for billing purposes.
- Teaches, coaches, and assists with daily living and self-care skills (transportation, nutrition, meal planning, housekeeping, personal grooming, financial management, leisure time, communication, safety, first aid, problem-solving).
- Teaches recovery skills to prevent relapse (symptom recognition, coping, emotional management, relaxation, medication management, advance directives).
- Assists individuals with appropriate dress and basic hygiene, provides supportive assistance and supervision, and offers short-term relief for caregivers.
- Develops self-advocacy skills for accessing natural supports and advocacy resources.
- Communicates about developing healthy habits (diet, exercise, stress relief), personal commitments, and adherence to appointments.
- Provides health and wellness education.
- Conducts group treatment for up to four persons focusing on ADL skills.
- Maintains a productivity rate of at least 90% of billable hours.
- Acts as a liaison with participants' therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
- Willing and able to drive a personally owned vehicle locally and within the state; may be required to transport individuals in a personal vehicle.
Benefits
- Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums split 90/10 for employee only and 80/20 for employee + dependents)
- Voluntary Vision
- Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (company match is dollar for every dollar contributed, up to 6%)
- Generous paid time off policy including 11 agency observed holidays, in addition to sick time, vacation time, and wellness days
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
