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

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc.; Torrington (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. is seeking a full-time Residential Specialist II for their Long Term Care program in Torrington. The successful candidate will provide direct services to individuals recovering from chronic mental health conditions, ensuring their safety and aiding in their recovery process. Ideal candidates will possess a GED or equivalent and have two years of related experience, with a focus on teaching life skills and advocating for individual needs.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance (90/10 for individual, 80/20 for family)

Voluntary Vision

Company paid Life and Long Term Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) Retirement Plan (company match up to 6%)

Generous paid time off policy

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage with persons in recovery to assure participation in programs.
• Implement and document Individual Recovery Plans.
• Ensure safety of individuals in resident through supervision.

Skills

Engagement with persons in recovery

Implementation of Individual Recovery Plans

Teaching Activities of Daily Living skills

Advocacy for individual-centered preferences

Education

GED or High School Diploma

2 years of related experience or degree in related field

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 (Tuesday - Saturday; 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 and 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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