RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST - PART-TIME (1 OUT OF 2)

InterCommunity, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

InterCommunity, Inc. in Hartford, Connecticut, is looking for a peer support specialist to supervise and facilitate social-rehabilitation programs. You'll ensure the safety of clients and manage rehabilitation activities.

The ideal candidate should have a Peer Support Specialist Certification or an appropriate degree, and at least three years of experience in a residential setting.

This role includes various benefits, support for work-life balance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Peer Support Specialist Certification or equivalent degree required.
• 3 years of residential experience preferred.
• Knowledge of substance abuse/mental health treatment necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of clients and facility.
• Conduct individual and group rehabilitation activities.
• Supervise participants during activities and conduct safety checks.

Skills

Peer Support Specialist Certification

3 years of experience in residential setting

Knowledge of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment

CPR Certification

Driver License

Education

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

Job description

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.

Schedule

Every other Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

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.

• 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.

*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.*