Residential Specialist II (Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Mental Health Connecticut Inc; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision (Voluntary)

Life Insurance

EAP

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. (MHC) has a full-time opening for a Residential Specialist II in the Waterbury area. The position requires documenting and delivering Medicaid-reimbursable services to individuals in recovery, following IRPs and program guidelines.

The role involves supervision, ADL support, and strong collaboration with therapists and community agencies. A GED/HS diploma and 2 years of related experience are required; driving may be necessary.

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
• Prior experience in community mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery.
• Ensure safety of residents through proper supervision at the program site.
• Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills.
• Act as liaison with therapists, referral sources, and community agencies; coordinate with DMHAS.
• Implement, document and update Individualized Recovery Plans (IRP) for adults in recovery.
• Identify and refer individuals to community supports and resources.
• Maintain confidential charts and timely documentation; inform supervisory staff of concerns.
• Provide site coverage as needed and may require after-hours work.
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining entitlements for individuals in recovery.
• Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state.

Skills

Documentation

ADL instruction

Supervision

Interagency liaison

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

DMHAS collaboration

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.

MHC has a full-time opening (Tuesday - Saturday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm) for a Residential Specialist II within our supervised apartment program in the Waterbury area. This position will be responsible to document and deliver services, including Medicaid reimbursable services, if applicable, to persons in recovery in the activities outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans.

Pay Rate: $20.60 per hour. MHC offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums split 90/10 for employee only and 80/20 for employee + dependents)
• 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:

• Document all activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements.
• 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. Collaborate and maintain cordial relations with DMHAS and other community agencies.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provide community based or program site coverage when necessary. May be mandated to remain on site or to report beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage.
• 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
• Prior experience in community mental health preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid 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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