Residential Support Specialist-Recovery House

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InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay.

We offer same-day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in:

•  281 Main St., East Hartford
•  40 Coventry St., Hartford
•  828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor

Our Addiction Services Division provides a full continuum of care, including:

• Primary care integration
• Residential detox and treatment
• Outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children
• Intensive outpatient programs
• Employment and community support
• Mobile crisis evaluations
• Judicial support services
• Social rehabilitation

Why Work With Us?

At InterCommunity, we believe your well-being matters — at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.  All benefit- eligible employees of InterCommunity are eligible for Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Group Life, Supplemental Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. (A benefit -eligible employee is one who is schedule to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.). In addition, all employees may contribute to our 401k and those who meet eligibility and service requirements will receive the company contribution. Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Our Benefits Include:

• Work Life-Balance-Flexibility, generous Paid PTO, and paid holidays.
• Health & Dental insurance - flexible contribution options that includes 2 HDHP w/ HSA enrollment option or non-HDHP at a minimal cost to employees.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life & AD&D.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available.
• 401(k) with 3% employer match + 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Summary:

The Residential Support Specialist should be a responsible individual who provides supervision of the residents in the program during assigned hours. In addition, under the direct supervision of the Program Manager or designee, he/ she coordinates and facilitates social programs and groups for residents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervision and safety of residents in all daily activities, including monitoring as required, room safety checks,
  providing orientation and responding to all requests and emergencies.
• Maintains all necessary documentation on client activity during shift
• Conducts individual and group social-rehabilitation and care coordination activities
• May be required to transport clients in personal or Agency vehicle
• In the event of staff shortage, may be required to work past scheduled hours until a relief staff can be found
• Perform other related tasks as required

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*

* All Residential Support Staff Employees MUST show proof of CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date. 

Schedule:

Mondays and Fridays, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Education &/Or Experience:

•  Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field or high school diploma (G.E.D.) 
•  A current active CNA/MA Certification for the State of Connecticut, Peer Support Specialist Certification, 3 years of experience in residential setting preferred.  
• Working knowledge of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment.
• All Residential Support Staff Employees are required to show proof of a CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date.
• Valid Driver License (Preferred). 

Competencies:

• Initiative
• Time Management
• Decision Making
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization Skills
• Computer competency