RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST - FULL-TIME

InterCommunity, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid PTO

Health & Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

InterCommunity, Inc. in Hartford is seeking a qualified individual for a role focused on client support in a residential setting. The position involves facilitating therapeutic groups and ensuring client safety, with a strong emphasis on substance use treatment knowledge. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and educational background in human services.

This role offers a flexible Tuesday-Saturday schedule, with benefits such as medical insurance and paid time off. Join us in making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Peer Support Specialist Certification or degree in Human Services.
• 3 years of experience in a residential setting preferred.
• Must possess and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate social-rehabilitation groups.
• Conduct individual and group care coordination activities.
• Ensure client safety and facility security.

Skills

Working knowledge of substance abuse treatment

Experience in residential setting

Peer Support Specialist Certification

CPR Certification

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field

Job description

Description

We Did It Again!

InterCommunity is a 2025 Healthcare Top Workplaces Winner!

VOTED by our incredible staff a TOP WORKPLACE for 12 YEARS — including 2025!

Join a Mission That Matters

InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay.

We offer same-day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in:

281 Main St., East Hartford

40 Coventry St., Hartford

828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor

Our Addiction Services Division provides a full continuum of care, including:

• Primary care integration
• Residential detox and treatment
• Outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children
• Intensive outpatient programs
• Employment and community support
• Mobile crisis evaluations
• Judicial support services
• Social rehabilitation

Why Work With Us?

At InterCommunity, we believe your well-being matters — at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

All benefit-eligible employees of InterCommunity are eligible for Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Group Life, Supplemental Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. (A benefit-eligible employee is one who is scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.). In addition, all employees may contribute to our 401k and those who meet eligibility and service requirements will receive the company contribution. Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Our Benefits Include

• Work Life-Balance-Flexibility, generous Paid PTO, and paid holidays.
• Health & Dental insurance - flexible contribution options that includes 2 HDHP w/ HSA enrollment option or non-HDHP at a minimal cost to employees.
• Voluntary vision coverage.
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life & AD&D.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available.
• 401(k) with 3% employer match + 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Summary

Provides milieu supervision of the program and its participants including coordinates and facilitates social-rehabilitation groups and programs.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for clients and the facility safety and security, including substance abuse screening as directed
• Conducts individual and group social-rehabilitation and care coordination activities including caring a case load of identified clients
• Supervision of participants in the milieu and during (on-site and scheduled off-site activities); conduct scheduled room safety checks
• Maintains confidential progress notes and other documentation on client activities
• Provides necessary approved transportation and program related errands (either in agency or personal vehicle)
• In the event of staff shortage, may be required to work past scheduled hours until a relief staff can be found
• Perform other related tasks as required.

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*

*Attendance at required staff meetings and assigned trainings is now a condition of employment and will be treated as paid work time.

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Peer Support Specialist Certification, or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services Field.
• 3 years of experience in residential setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment.
• All Residential Support Staff Employees are required to show proof of a CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date.
• Valid Driver License.