Residential Specialist II (Friday - Monday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am) at Mental Health Connecticut Inc

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Activities Of Daily Living (ADL) Training, Group Facilitation, Patient Supervision, Recovery Support, Wellness Planning, Confidential Record Keeping

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 a full-time second shift opening (Friday - Monday, 4:00 pm - 12:00 am---Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday) for a Residential Specialist II within the Bridgeport 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: $21.00 per hour. MHC offers a competitive benefits package which includes: Medical and Dental (Cost share split of premiums 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: 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. 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. Monitor the safety of individuals in recovery in their residences through proper supervision of the sites ensuring the maintenance of safe and healthy facilities. 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. Develop and design content and objectives for educational and wellness-related group discussions and activities. Encourage participation, coordinate schedule, and gather the materials needed for the discussion or activity. Implement and facilitate ongoing group activities and discussions with program participants. 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. Education and/or Experience: GED or High School Diploma required. 2 years of related experience and/or advanced degree in related field, license, certification i.e. Recovery Assistant certificate required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license. 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

Deliver and document recovery services for individuals in accordance with their Individual Recovery Plans. Ensure the safety and maintenance of residential facilities while facilitating educational and wellness group activities.