RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 1ST AND 2ND SHIFT FLOAT

InterCommunity Health Care • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

InterCommunity is hiring a Residential Support Specialist to provide milieu supervision of a residential program and its participants. The role coordinates and facilitates social-rehabilitation groups and programs, supports client safety and care coordination, and maintains confidential documentation. The position is a first- and second-shift float role. Staff must attend mandatory department and agency meetings and trainings; required meeting and training time is paid work time.

Requirements

• Peer Support Specialist Certification, or an associate's or bachelor's degree in a human services field.
• Working knowledge of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment.
• Provide proof of CPR certification within 60 days of the official start date.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in a residential setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and security of clients and the facility, including conducting substance abuse screenings as directed.
• Conduct individual and group social-rehabilitation and care coordination activities, including caring for an assigned caseload of identified clients.
• Supervise participants in the milieu and during on-site and scheduled off-site activities, and conduct scheduled room safety checks.
• Maintain confidential progress notes and other documentation concerning client activities.
• Provide approved transportation and program-related errands using an agency or personal vehicle.
• In the event of a staff shortage, work past scheduled hours until relief staff can be found.
• Attend all mandatory department and agency meetings and trainings.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Benefits

• Paid PTO and paid holidays.
• Medical and dental insurance with flexible contribution options, including two HDHP plans with HSA enrollment options or a non-HDHP plan at minimal cost to employees.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance available.
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match and a 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked.
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree