Residential Specialist I (Overnight program support, Transitional Supervise at Mental Health Connecticut Inc

Torrington, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

03 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Activities Of Daily Living (ADL) Training, Patient Monitoring, Program Coordination, Recovery Support, Safety Supervision, Reporting

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. We measure success by our ability to help individuals obtain a safe home, achieve whole health, realize a meaningful purpose, and develop connections in the community. MHC envisions a future where wellbeing is rooted in respect for the condition of being human. Our dedication to this mission is evident through our focus on community education, advocacy, and direct service. MHC has two full-time opening (Sunday - Thursday or Friday - Monday:12:00 am - 8:00 am) for a Residential Specialist I within our Transitional/Respite program in the Torrington area. The Residential Specialist I is responsible for coordinating the needs of the individual with the services available to them. The Residential Specialist I also documents and delivers services to persons in recovery in the activities outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans. Salary: $21.00 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 agency observed holidays, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days Requirements The Residential Specialist I responsibilities include: Engage with persons in recovery to assure they participate in programs and activities. Document all activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements. Orient individuals to the program available to them. Responsible for maintaining specific activity and progress reports. Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Monitor the safety of individuals in recovery in their residences through proper supervision of the sites ensuring the maintenance of safe and healthy facilities. Provide emergent program site coverage when necessary. May be mandated to remain on site or to report beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage. Education and/or Experience: GED or High School Diploma required. Experience in community mental health preferred. 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 No phone calls please

Responsibilities

The Residential Specialist I coordinates services and documents progress for individuals in recovery according to their Individual Recovery Plans. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment and assisting residents with activities of daily living.