Job 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 (Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 pm – 4:00 am, with flexibility as needed for program and staff support) for a Program Supervisor within the Bridgeport area. This position will be responsible to provide support and supervision to the operations of the transitional supervised apartment programs.

Biweekly Salary: $1,800.00. MHC offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums split 90/10 for employee 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 Program Supervisor responsibilities include:

• Oversee & supervise all direct care staff to provide effective quality, recovery oriented services in each program across second and third shifts.
• Develop and maintain schedule of staff across the program(s) to ensure appropriate coverage. May be required to carry a caseload and/or provide coverage, depending upon program needs.
• Assure program participants are being assisted through the use of Evidence Based Practices, to effectively engage individuals in recovery ensuring their participation and satisfaction in the design, development and implementation of their personal IRPs with specific goals and objectives for ADL skills.
• Organize and facilitate activities or groups that may be program specific.
• Regularly supervise direct reporting staff, develop staff to maximize potential, monitor staff performance and provide input on staff performance reviews.
• Approve time off requests, time cards and program expense allocations.
• Available on call for consultation in emergencies or regarding imperative concerns.
• Facilitate, train, and ensure an effective orientation for new employees.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science/related field preferred, or Associate Degree plus three years of experience required.
• Worked experience with administrative functions including supervision of staff, hiring, development and evaluation.
• Familiarity with Connecticut state human service systems and related treatment requirements and mandates.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and registration.

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