Awake Overnight Residential Support Specialist

Gilead Community Services Inc.; Clinton (CT); On-site; USD 21,217 - 25,932; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Personal time

Paid holidays

Insurance (Gilead pays 88%)

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Educational stipend

Paid training

Job summary

Gilead Community Services Inc. in Clinton, CT seeks a Residential Support Worker for the Clinton area to work awake overnights (Thu–Sat, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM), 24 hours weekly.

The role provides coaching, mentoring, advocacy, and supportive services for adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, including teaching daily living skills. Qualifications include a high school diploma; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
• Reliable use of personal vehicle as needed.

Responsibilities

• Understanding needs of clients experiencing severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through Gilead’s training and education.
• Assisting with meal preparation, household chores, shopping, cleaning, laundry, and money management, in the teaching of daily living skills.
• Providing recovery-oriented services with an emphasis on dignity, respect, and inclusion of family and other natural supports.
• Exchanging information from one shift to another, through required reporting documentation and communication, both electronic and paper documentation, as needed.
• Assisting with coordination and provision of transportation to treatment, community and social outings, and other essential appointments.
• Working with the treatment team to support clients’ mental health, providing education and training regarding symptom management, and assessing for risks as necessary.
• Acting with compassion, integrity, and ethics.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle use

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Gilead Community Services Inc. in Clinton, CT seeks a Residential Support Worker for the Clinton area to work awake overnights (Thu–Sat, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM), 24 hours weekly.

The role provides coaching, mentoring, advocacy, and supportive services for adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, including teaching daily living skills. Qualifications include a high school diploma; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.