Residential Specialist I (Long Term Care Program, Friday - Monday 12:00 am - 8:00 am)

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 (Friday - Monday; 12:00 am - 8:00 am) for a Residential Specialist I 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. Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour. MHC offers a competitive benefit package which includes: 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%) Paid time off policy including 11 agency observed holidays, in addition to sick time, vacation time, and wellness days Requirements The Residential Specialist I responsibilities include: Document all activities, communications, and encounters with individuals in recovery according to service contract and MHC requirements. Implement the Individual Recovery Plan (IRP). Teach and assist Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills to maintain a clean and orderly environment. Monitor and documents the self‑administration of medications noting any refusal, resistance, reactions, errors, or special conditions. Monitor the safety of individuals in recovery in their residences through proper supervision of the sites ensuring the maintenance of safe and healthy facilities. Provide emergent 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. Experience with Individuals who have trauma and long‑term psychiatric hospitalization histories preferred. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Mental Health Connecticut, Inc.