Residential Support Worker

Hartford Healthcare • Meriden, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position evaluates the needs of individuals with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders to support recovery and independence and completes all relevant documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements. This position is designated as “Essential,” and employees may be required to provide mandated shift coverage based on program needs. Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of addiction and mental health services, is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention, treatment and recovery programs. We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation, Residential Addiction Treatment, Individual, Group & Family Therapy, Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs. Through the passion of our specialists, we continue to treat every patient with care, compassion and respect, while providing affordable and accessible services.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Human Services or related field
• Two years of work experience with individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse
• Valid driver's license
• Able to read, write and speak English
• Basic working knowledge of computers, email, software applications, and typing skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field
• Four years of work experience with individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse
• Supervised Medication Self-Administration Training and Crisis Prevention Institute certification within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and accompaniment to clients during community activities, including shopping, social outings, and volunteer opportunities, to enhance independence and social functioning.
• Evaluates clients’ needs and appropriately links all activities to the corresponding DMHAS Data Performance (DDAP) documentation.
• Completes EPIC progress notes, DDAP documentation consisting of Treatment Plans, SATIS (Substance Abuse Treatment Information System) data, and Functional Assessment Surveys, Releases of Information (ROI), admission and discharge paperwork.
• Communicates with management, conservators, family members, and other community supports and treatment providers about treatment plans and progress.
• Utilizes crisis intervention skills (CPI) to maintain safety in a residential setting, recovery-oriented interventions/services and teaches life skills.
• Using HHC vehicles, transports clients to medical appointments, pro-social activities, recovery activities, and other appropriate appointments.
• Responsible for acquiring medication, storing medication and accurately performing medication inventory.
• Maintains client safety by directly observing residents during their self-administration of medication.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits
• employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees