Residential Specialist II — Long-Term Care & Recovery

LeadingAge CT; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. is hiring a Residential Specialist II in Torrington for a full-time shift (Thursday - Monday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm) to support four women with histories of trauma and long-term hospitalizations.

The role focuses on documenting and delivering Medicaid-reimbursable services, implementing IRPs, and promoting recovery in a community setting. The position requires a GED or HS diploma and 2+ years experience in related fields; Sanctuary Model knowledge is a plus.

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.
• Knowledge/experience with the Sanctuary Model preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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

GED or High School Diploma

2 years of related experience

Recovery Assistant certificate

Job description

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. is hiring a Residential Specialist II in Torrington for a full-time shift (Thursday - Monday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm) to support four women with histories of trauma and long-term hospitalizations.

The role focuses on documenting and delivering Medicaid-reimbursable services, implementing IRPs, and promoting recovery in a community setting. The position requires a GED or HS diploma and 2+ years experience in related fields; Sanctuary Model knowledge is a plus.