Residential Specialist II (Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Mental Health Connecticut Inc·Danbury, Connecticut
Mental Health Connecticut Inc·Danbury, Connecticut
Deliver and document direct services to adults in recovery from chronic mental health and co-occurring conditions to improve their quality of life. Responsibilities include teaching basic life skills, ensuring resident safety, and acting as a liaison between therapists and community agencies.
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.
00 am - 4:00 pm) for a Residential Specialist II within the Danbury 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.
The Residential Specialist II responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Engage with persons in recovery to assure they participate in programs and activities. 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 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. 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. 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, vehicle registration, and vehicle insurance. 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
Market context
Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.
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