RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST FLOAT

InterCommunity Healthcare

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 East Hartford, Hartford, and 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, and social rehabilitation.

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. 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.

Residential Support Specialist

Summary: Residential Support Specialist cross trained and prepared to work at Withdrawal Management, 56 Recovery Programs, and Coventry House. Responsible for safety of the therapeutic milieu and assisting all clients with ADLs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining safety of the therapeutic milieu in the assigned department.
• Performs hourly observations in a timely manner.
• Completes accurate admission and discharge progress and documents in Epic.
• Provides thorough search of client and belongings on admission and secures clients belongings appropriately.
• Ensure clients receive all possessions and medications upon discharge.
• Assist clients with ADLs as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of the unit, including client rooms and all shared spaces.
• All other duties as assigned, including covering open shifts as a Resident Support Specialist in Withdrawal Management, 56 Recovery Programs, and Coventry House.

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings.

*All Support Staff are required to show proof of a CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Requirements:

Education &/Or Experience: A current active CNA/MA Certification for the State of Connecticut, Peer Support Specialist Certification, or a degree in Human Services Field. 3 years of experience in residential setting preferred.