Mental Health Connecticut Inc
Location
Torrington, Connecticut
Salary
$22 / HOUR
Deliver and document services for individuals in recovery according to their Individual Recovery Plans. Facilitate educational and wellness-related group activities while ensuring the safety and supervision of residents.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related experience or a relevant degree/certification. A valid driver's license is required, and experience with trauma and psychiatric hospitalization histories is preferred.
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 full-time openings (Tuesday - Saturday, Sunday - Thursday, and Friday - Monday: 4:00 pm – 12:00 am) for a Residential Specialist II within the Torrington area. This position is in our program that serves a capacity of four women with a history of trauma and multiple long-term psychiatric hospitalizations. The Sanctuary Model is utilized when providing services in this program. This position will be responsible to document and deliver services to persons in recovery in the activities outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans.
$21.50 per hour.
Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums 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, in addition to sick time, vacation time, and wellness days
The Residential Specialist II responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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. 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. Develop and design content and objectives for educational and wellness-related group discussions and activities. Encourage participation, coordinate schedule, and gather the materials needed for the discussion or activity. Implement and facilitate ongoing group activities and discussions with 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. 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 trauma and long-term psychiatric hospitalization histories preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license
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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