Residential Specialist II (Walton Place Residential, Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

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 (Tuesday - Saturday, 8

Requirements

The Residential Specialist II responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Engage with program participants 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 assigned program site including being aware of necessary treatment issues. 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. Identify and refer individuals to appropriate community supports and resources advocating for and supporting individual centered preferences. Develop and maintain confidential charts through accurate and timely documentation of daily progress, behaviors, unusual incidents or emergency events. Assist in obtaining and maintaining entitlements for program participants. 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. 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 Experience with individuals who have mental health conditions and involvement in the criminal justice system preferred.
• 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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