Residential Specialist II: Recovery & Community Support

Mental Health Connecticut Inc; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision

Life and Long Term Disability

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. in Danbury, CT is hiring a Residential Specialist II for Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm.

This role delivers direct services and documents progress for adults in recovery, following IRPs to improve life quality and community functioning. Pay is $20.60/hour with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, EAP, a 403(b) plan with company match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• 2 years of related experience and/or degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Engage with persons in recovery to assure participation in programs and activities.
• Ensure safety of individuals in residence through supervision and awareness of treatment issues.
• Liaise with therapists, referral sources, and community agencies.
• Implement, document and deliver Individualized Recovery Plans (IRP) for adults in recovery.
• Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources.
• Maintain confidential charts with daily progress and incidents.
• Provide coverage on-site or beyond schedule when needed.
• Assist in obtaining entitlements for individuals in recovery.
• Collaborate with DMHAS and community agencies.

Skills

Empathy

Documentation

IRP design

Safety awareness

Education

GED or High School Diploma

2 years related experience

Job description

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. in Danbury, CT is hiring a Residential Specialist II for Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm.

This role delivers direct services and documents progress for adults in recovery, following IRPs to improve life quality and community functioning. Pay is $20.60/hour with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, EAP, a 403(b) plan with company match, and generous PTO.