Job detail

Residential support specialist - Part-Time

InterCommunity, Inc.

#Behavioral Health #Part-Time #CPR Certification #Care Coordination #Healthcare #Mobile Crisis #Residential Support #Substance Abuse #Outpatient Services #Mental Health Treatment #Addiction Services #Social Rehabilitation

Part Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 4 months ago

Location

Hartford, Connecticut

Quick overview

The specialist is responsible for supervising residents during assigned hours, ensuring their safety during daily activities, and maintaining necessary shift documentation. Additionally, they coordinate and facilitate social programs and groups for residents under the supervision of the Program Manager.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess either an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field, or a high school diploma (G.E.D.). Preferred qualifications include 3 years of experience in a residential setting and working knowledge of substance abuse or mental health treatment, along with mandatory CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreeTime ManagementDocumentationSupervisionCare CoordinationCommunication ProficiencyDecision MakingOrganization SkillsGroup FacilitationSafety MonitoringComputer Competency

Job description

Description We Did It Again! InterCommunity is a 2025 Healthcare Top Workplaces Winner!

VOTED by our incredible staff a TOP WORKPLACE for 12 YEARS — including 2025!

Join a Mission That Matters

InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay.

We offer same-day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in: 281 Main St., East Hartford 40 Coventry St., Hartford 828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor Our Addiction Services Division provides a full continuum of care, including: Primary care integration Residential detox and treatment Outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children Intensive outpatient programs Employment and community support Mobile crisis evaluations Judicial support services Social rehabilitation Why Work With Us? At InterCommunity, we believe your well-being matters — at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. All benefit- eligible employees of InterCommunity are eligible for Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Group Life, Supplemental Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. (A benefit
eligible employee is one who is schedule to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.). In addition, all employees may contribute to our 401k and those who meet eligibility and service requirements will receive the company contribution. Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Our Benefits Include

Work Life-Balance-Flexibility, generous Paid PTO, and paid holidays. Health & Dental insurance - flexible contribution options that includes 2 HDHP w/ HSA enrollment option or non-HDHP at a minimal cost to employees. Voluntary vision coverage. Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life & AD&D. Supplemental Life Insurance available. 401(k) with 3% employer match + 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Summary

The Residential Support Specialist should be a responsible individual who provides supervision of the residents in the program during assigned hours. In addition, under the direct supervision of the Program Manager or designee, he/ she coordinates and facilitates social programs and groups for residents.

Essential

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for supervision and safety of residents in all daily activities, including monitoring as required, room safety checks, providing orientation and responding to all requests and emergencies. Maintains all necessary documentation on client activity during shift Conducts individual and group social-rehabilitation and care coordination activities May be required to transport clients in personal or Agency vehicle In the event of staff shortage, may be required to work past scheduled hours until a relief staff can be found Perform other related tasks as required *All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings
All Residential Support Staff Employees MUST show proof of CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date.

Schedule

Mondays and Fridays, 3

00
PM - 11:30 PM

Requirements: Education &/Or Experience:

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field or high school diploma (G.E.D.) A current active CNA/MA Certification for the State of Connecticut, Peer Support Specialist Certification, 3 years of experience in residential setting preferred. Working knowledge of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment. All Residential Support Staff Employees are required to show proof of a CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date. Valid Driver License (Preferred).

Competencies: Initiative Time Management Decision Making Communication Proficiency Organization Skills Computer competency