Job description

1st Shift: 40 hours *weekend shift differentials of $1 more an hour ($21.92) Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM Program: Cress (CMHC) Scope of Service: The Recovery Support Specialist I provides comprehensive community-based residential and support services to persons with mental health, intellectual, and addiction needs. Provides hands-on, intensive skill-building interventions and supports to enrich and achieve an overall level of independence and well-being with persons served. Collaborates with Community Support Specialists/Case Managers and the program to support individuals in achieving aspirations through person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally competent methods. EOE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Client Care: • Establishes rapport and positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional ethics and boundaries. • Enhances a client’s independent living skills by engaging, assessing, and providing various modalities of teaching and assistance (e.g. modeling, prompting, hands-on assistance). • Provides hands-on support and guidance for activities of daily living such as personal care/hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, food management/nutrition, budgeting, health and safety, leisure, and other activities which promote healthy living. • Facilitates/co-facilitates psycho-educational groups as indicated. • Engages with clients in community integration and social recreation activities. • Provides transportation to and from appointments as identified. • Educates and trains clients with travel planning and use of public and private transportation. • Conducts regular apartment/room inspections and assists the clients in maintaining the cleanliness of their living spaces which may require hands-on assistance. • Conducts ongoing rounds checks ensuring safety of each individuals and the program. • Administers breathalyzer tests and urinalysis samples, as applicable. • Documents shift logs in electronic record according to contract and agency policy. • Develops and maintains working relationships with providers, families, and natural supports. • Responds to crisis situations and provides appropriate interventions as outlined in the agency policy for Nonviolent Practices. • Supervises, monitors and documents the self-administration of client medications. • Attends and participates in monthly staff meetings, clinical rounds, All-Treater meetings and supervision. Environmental Responsibilities: • Maintains a clean, well-organized work environment. • Ensures all program egresses and walkways are clear to support workplace safety. • Notifies supervisor of maintenance and/or safety issues and generates work orders as needed. • Conducts and participates in fire and emergency evacuation drills, and reviews the emergency preparedness plan as outlined in agency policy. • Participates in Food Bank activities as assigned. • In order to maintain the security and safety of the clients and facility, staff is required to remain awake during all shifts. Quality Assurance: • Adheres to policies and practices as outlined in the staff handbook and program operations manual. • Consistently works in a respectful, constructive, and cooperative manner. • Upholds all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and secures all necessary releases of information for outside communication. • Models culturally competent behavior interacting with clients, providers, family, and fellow staff. • Maintains accurate electronic records and case files as assigned and in accordance with programming, contractual, licensing, and accreditation requirements. • Adheres to the standards of the Council on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). • Participates in agency committee work when available or as permitted. • Completes all trainings as required per program contract and agency policy. • Attends agency-sponsored in-services, outside trainings, conferences, and meetings to facilitate continued professional growth and ensure the quality of case management practices. Qualifications: High school diploma/GED required with a minimum of 6 months of experience in a related human services field. • Consideration will be given with no experience if candidate possesses a CT Recovery University Certification. • Knowledge of the community support system and basic principles of psychiatric rehabilitation is preferred. • Comfortable working on in patient unit. • A valid Connecticut Driver’s license with a clean driving record is required. • Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of hire. • Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping. Company Benefits Include: • Competitive Wages • 401(k) - with company match up to 3.5% • Medical, Dental and Vision • FSA and Dependent Care Accounts • Company-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program • Company Sponsored Life, AD, and D and LTD • Colonial Supplemental Insurance • Vacation, PTO, Sick time for eligible FT 40 and PT (20-39 hours) Employees • Connecticut Paid Sick Time for all employees up to 40 hours a year • 12 Company Holidays Paid at Double Time (hourly employees)