Program Supervisor HERO Program (Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) at Mental Health Connecticut Inc

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

2100.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Supervision, Leadership, Guidance, Staff Support, Case Management, Housing Support, Recovery Support, Staff Scheduling, Direct Services, Referral Monitoring, Workload Distribution, Employee Training, Housing Research, Resource Linkage, Performance Monitoring, Driving

Industry

Mental Health Care

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 an immediate full-time opening (Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility as needed for program and staff support) for a Housing Empowering Recovery from Opioids (HERO) Program Supervisor within the Bridgeport area. The program provides housing subsidies and intensive case management to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability who are at risk of opioid overdose or transitioning out of recovery or treatment programs. The HERO Program Supervisor will provide leadership, supervision, guidance, assistance, support, and oversight to the Housing Specialists committed to providing housing support while supporting the participants’ recovery. Salary: $2,100/bi-weekly pay period. 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, in addition to sick time, vacation time, and wellness days Requirements The HERO Program Supervisor responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop and maintain schedule of staff across the program(s). May be required to provide direct services to individuals served by the program(s). Support the Program Manager in monitoring and determining appropriate distribution of referrals and workloads to program staff. Facilitate, train, and ensure an effective orientation for new employees. Lead and aid in the research of subsidized housing, voucher opportunities, and other grant opportunities available to aid population served. Provide resource linkage regarding further behavioral health support, (mental health and/or co-occurring) as well as housing and employment needs. Regularly supervise direct reporting staff, develop staff to maximize potential, monitor staff performance and provide input on staff performance reviews. Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle. Must be able to travel between programs, office, trainings, and department meetings. Experience/Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science/related field preferred, or Associate Degree plus related required. Familiarity with Connecticut state human service systems and related treatment requirements and mandates. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Substance Abuse Certification Required, i.e. CADC. Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) certification preferred. Valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance. Mental Health Connecticut 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

Responsibilities

The Program Supervisor will provide leadership, supervision, guidance, assistance, support, and oversight to Housing Specialists who are dedicated to supporting participants' recovery through housing assistance. Responsibilities include developing staff schedules, potentially providing direct services, and assisting the Program Manager with monitoring referrals and workloads.