HERO Program Supervisor: Housing & Recovery Services

Mental Health Connecticut Inc; Connecticut; On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Voluntary Vision

Life & Long Term Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mental Health Connecticut Inc. seeks a Housing Empowering Recovery Opportunities (HERO) Program Supervisor for the Waterbury/Torrington area. The role leads Housing Specialists, coordinating staff schedules and overseeing referrals, with emphasis on housing support and recovery services.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a related field (or AA with experience), Connecticut human service system familiarity, and CADC certification. Travel and driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science/related field preferred; or Associate Degree plus related experience required.
• Familiarity with Connecticut state human service systems and related treatment requirements and mandates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain schedule of staff across the program(s).
• Support the Program Manager in monitoring and determining appropriate distribution of referrals and workloads to program staff.
• Assist with determining staffing requirements, screen potential new hire candidates, conduct interviews, and participate in the selection process.
• Facilitate, train, and ensure an effective orientation for new employees.
• Represent and implement MHC mission, vision, values, and philosophy maintaining positive and professional relationships with funders and other outside agencies.
• Lead and aid in the research of subsidized housing, voucher opportunities, and other grant opportunities available to aid population served in assigned program(s).
• Complete necessary operational reports, tracking and data collection, monthly summaries and audits as required.
• Provide resource linkage regarding further behavioral health support, and housing and employment needs.
• Document all interactions and referrals provided.
• Regularly supervise direct reporting staff, develop staff to maximize potential, monitor staff performance and provide input on staff performance reviews.
• Identify and provide emergency crisis services through immediate assessment and response in accordance with accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or related field

Associate degree with related experience

Job description

Mental Health Connecticut Inc. seeks a Housing Empowering Recovery Opportunities (HERO) Program Supervisor for the Waterbury/Torrington area. The role leads Housing Specialists, coordinating staff schedules and overseeing referrals, with emphasis on housing support and recovery services.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a related field (or AA with experience), Connecticut human service system familiarity, and CADC certification. Travel and driver’s license are required.