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Residential Specialist II (Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm)

CompanyMental Health Connecticut Inc
LocationBridgeport
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 4, 2026
About The Company
Established in 1908, Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) has been leading the mental movement for more than 100 years with a focus on ensuring dignified services are accessible, recovery is recognized as achievable, and mental well-being is attainable for all Connecticut residents. MHC has witnessed improvements in Connecticut’s mental health service system since its establishment, however, there is still progress that needs to be made in order for the mental health of all Connecticut’s residents to be deemed important and supported.
About the Role

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. We measure success by our ability to help individuals obtain a safe home, achieve whole health, realize a meaningful purpose, and develop connections in the community. MHC envisions a future where wellbeing is rooted in respect for the condition of being human. Our dedication to this mission is evident through our focus on community education, advocacy, and direct service.


MHC has a full-time opening (Tuesday - Saturday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm) for a Residential Specialist II within our supervised program in the Bridgeport area. This position will be responsible to document and deliver services, including Medicaid reimbursable services, if applicable, to persons in recovery in the activities outlined in their Individual Recovery Plans.


Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour. MHC offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

  • Medical and Dental (Cost share of premiums split 90/10 for individual and 80/20 for family)
  • 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, sick time, vacation time, and wellness days

Requirements

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. Collaborate and maintain cordial relations with DMHAS and other 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.
  • Monitor and document the self-administration of medications noting any refusal, resistance, reactions, errors or special conditions.
  • 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.
  • Willing and able to drive a personal vehicle locally and within the state. May be required to transport individuals in personal vehicle.

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
  • Prior experience in community mental health preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Valid CT driver’s license, auto insurance, and registration.

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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Key Skills
Mental health supportIndividual recovery plansActivities of daily livingMedication administrationDocumentationCase managementCrisis interventionCommunity outreachAdvocacyLiaison servicesSafety monitoringLife skills training
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcare
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceLong term disability insuranceEmployee assistance program403(b) retirement planPaid time offWellness days
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Residential Specialist II is responsible for delivering services outlined in Individual Recovery Plans and ensuring the safety of individuals in a supervised residential setting. This role involves documenting daily activities, assisting with daily living skills, and acting as a liaison between individuals and community support agencies.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
107
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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