Residential Specialist I (Thursday - Sunday 12 a - 8 a)

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. We measure success by our ability to help individuals obtain a safe home, achieve whole health, realize a meaningful purpose, and develop connections in the community. MHC envisions a future where wellbeing is rooted in respect for the condition of being human. Our dedication to this mission is evident through our focus on community education, advocacy, and direct service.

MHC has an immediate full-time opening (Wednesday night into Thursday morning, Thursday night into Friday morning, Friday night into Saturday morning, and Saturday night into Sunday morning; Thursday - Sunday:12:00 am - 8:00 am) for a Residential Specialist I within our Transitional/Respite program in the Torrington area. The Residential Specialist I is responsible for coordinating the needs of the individual with the services available to them. The Residential Specialist I also documents and delivers services to persons in recovery in the activities outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans.

Salary: $20.00 per hour. MHC is currently paying a shift differential of $1.00 per hour worked between 12:00 am - 8:00 am in addition to the hourly salary rate. MHC offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical and Dental (Cost share split 90/10 for individual and 80/20 for family)
• 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 agency observed holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days

The Residential Specialist I responsibilities include:

• Engage with persons in recovery to assure they participate in programs and activities.
• 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 the site including being aware of necessary treatment issues.
• Orient individuals to the program available to them.
• Responsible for maintaining specific activity and progress reports.
• Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Implement the Individual Recovery Plan (IRP).
• Monitor the safety of individuals in recovery in their residences through proper supervision of the sites ensuring the maintenance of safe and healthy facilities. Conduct rounds/check-ins with program participants.
• Communicate immediate concerns with supervisory staff.
• Provide emergent program site coverage when necessary. May be mandated to remain on site or to report beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Perceive Problems and initiate timely corrective actions.

Education and/or Experience:

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Experience in community mental health preferred.

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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