Residential Specialist II (Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) at Mental Health Connecticut Inc

Danbury, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Documenting Services, Direct Service Delivery, Chronic Mental Health Support, Co-occurring Conditions Support, Quality of Life Improvement, Community Functioning Maintenance, Liaison Work, Agency Collaboration, Individualized Recovery Plans Implementation, Activities of Daily Living Teaching, Basic Life Skills Teaching, Resource Referral, Medication Monitoring, Chart Maintenance, Accurate Documentation, 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 a full-time opening (Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) for a Residential Specialist II within the Danbury area. This position will be responsible for documenting and delivering direct services to adult persons in recovery from chronic mental health and other co-occurring conditions to improve their quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function in the community. Pay Rate: $20.00 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 11 agency observed holidays, in addition to sick time, vacation time, and wellness days Requirements The Residential Specialist II responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Act as a liaison with the individuals' therapists, referral sources, and community agencies. Collaborate and maintain cordial relations with DMHAS and other community agencies. Implement, design, deliver and document Individualized Recovery Plans (IRP's) to adult individuals in recovery experiencing chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions including but not limited to teaching Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills and basic life skills needed to maintain a safe home environment by working directly with persons in recovery in their residences. Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources advocating for and supporting individual centered preferences. Monitor and document the self-administration of medications noting any refusal, resistance, reactions, errors or special conditions. 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. 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. Education and/or Experience: GED or High School Diploma required. 2 years of related experience and/or degree in related field, license, certification i.e. Recovery Assistant certificate Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance. 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

This role involves documenting and delivering direct services to adults recovering from chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions to enhance their quality of life and community functioning. Responsibilities include implementing and documenting Individualized Recovery Plans, teaching essential life skills, and monitoring medication self-administration.