RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST, FULL TIME, SUN - THURS, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

InterCommunity Health Care • Hartford, CT

3h

About The Position

InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike providing accessible, compassionate care regardless of life situation or ability to pay. Its Addiction Services Division offers residential detox and treatment, outpatient mental health and substance use services, intensive outpatient programs, employment and community support, mobile crisis evaluations, judicial support services, and social rehabilitation.

The Residential Support Specialist provides milieu supervision of the program and its participants, and coordinates and facilitates social-rehabilitation groups and programs. The role includes client and facility safety and security, supervision during on-site and scheduled off-site activities, care coordination, documentation, and approved transportation and program-related errands. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. In the event of a staff shortage, the employee may be required to work past scheduled hours until relief staff are found. Attendance at mandatory meetings and assigned trainings is a condition of employment and 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.
• 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 client and facility safety and security, including conducting substance abuse screening as directed.
• Conduct individual and group social-rehabilitation and care coordination activities, including managing a caseload of identified clients.
• Supervise participants in the milieu and during on-site and scheduled off-site activities; conduct scheduled room safety checks.
• Maintain confidential progress notes and other documentation on client activities.
• Provide necessary approved transportation and program-related errands, using an agency or personal vehicle.
• Work past scheduled hours when required during staff shortages until relief staff can be found.
• Perform other related tasks as required.
• Attend all mandatory department and agency meetings and assigned trainings.

Benefits

• Paid PTO and paid holidays.
• Medical insurance, including flexible contribution options and HDHP plans with an HSA enrollment option.
• Dental insurance.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life insurance is available.
• 401(k) with a 3% employer match and a 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked, subject to eligibility and service requirements.
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

What This Job Offers

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