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 part-time opening for (Saturday, Sunday, 12:00 am - 8:00 am; Friday night into Saturday morning and Saturday night into Sunday morning) for a Residential Specialist I within the Stamford 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: $20.60 per hour.

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.
• Ensure the safety of individuals in their residence through proper supervision of the site including being aware of necessary treatment issues.
• 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.
• Implement the Individual Recovery Plan (IRP).
• Provide emergent program site coverage when necessary. May be mandated to remain on site or to report beyond scheduled hours to provide essential coverage.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.

Education and/or Experience:

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Experience in community mental health preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Stay current with all required trainings and certifications

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

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