Residential Specialist II (Long Term Care Program, Sunday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

LeadingAge Connecticut; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Residential Specialist II to join their team. This full-time role focuses on supporting individuals recovering from chronic mental health conditions by implementing and documenting Individualized Recovery Plans. You'll engage with clients, teach essential life skills, and ensure their safety in a supportive environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in recovery while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about mental health and community support, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Voluntary Vision

Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) Retirement Plan with company match

Generous paid time off policy

Qualifications

• Engage with individuals in recovery to participate in programs.
• Document and deliver Individualized Recovery Plans for adults.

Responsibilities

• Implement and document Individualized Recovery Plans for individuals in recovery.
• Teach ADL skills to maintain a safe home environment.

Skills

Engagement with persons in recovery

Documenting Individualized Recovery Plans

Teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills

Advocating for individual-centered preferences

Supervision of assigned program site

Communication with therapists and agencies

Education

GED or High School Diploma

2 years of related experience

Degree in related field

Tools

Personal vehicle

Documentation software

Job description

Description

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 (Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm) opening for a Residential Specialist II in our supervised Long Term Care program in the Torrington area that serves four women with histories of trauma and multiple long-term hospitalizations. This position will be responsible for documenting and delivering direct services, including Medicaid reimbursable services if applicable, to adult persons in recovery from chronic mental health and other co-occurring conditions as outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans to improve their quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function in the community.

Starting salary: $21.00 per hour. 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 11 agency observed holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days

Requirements

The Residential Specialist II responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Engage with persons in recovery to assure they participate in programs and activities.
• Implement, design, deliver and document Individualized Recovery Plans (IRP's) to adult individuals in recovery experiencing chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions including but not limited to teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills and basic life skills needed to maintain a safe home environment by working directly with persons in recovery in their residences.
• Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources advocating for and supporting individual centered preferences.
• Ensure the safety of individuals in their residence through proper supervision of assigned program site including being aware of necessary treatment issues.
• Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Act as a liaison with the individuals' therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
• Develop and maintain confidential charts through accurate and timely documentation of daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents or emergency events. Communicate immediate concerns with supervisory staff.
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining entitlements for individuals in recovery.
• Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle.

Education and/or Experience:

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of related experience and/or degree in related field, license, certification i.e. Recovery Assistant certificate
• Experience with Individuals who have trauma and long-term psychiatric hospitalization histories preferred.
• Knowledge/experience with the Sanctuary Model preferred but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid CT driver’s license
• Auto insurance
• Auto registration.

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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