Residential Specialist II (Friday - Monday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm) - Waterbury, CT
22 hours ago
Job description
Full-time
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 a full-time opening (Friday - Monday; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm) for a Residential Specialist II within the Waterbury area. This position will be responsible for documenting and delivering direct services, including Medicaid reimbursable services if applicable, to adult persons in recovery from chronic mental and other co-occurring conditions as outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans 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 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, 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.
- Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- Act as a liaison with the individuals' therapists, referral sources, and 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.
- 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.
- Assist in obtaining and maintaining entitlements for individuals in recovery.
- Collaborate and maintain cordial relations with DMHAS and other community agencies.
- Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle.
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, auto insurance, and registration.
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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