Residential Support Specialist-Recovery House

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST-RECOVERY HOUSE

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Inter Community, 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:

• 281 Main St., East Hartford
• 40 Coventry St., Hartford
• 828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor

Part‑time

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
• Social rehabilitation

• Work‑life Balance & Flexibility, generous Paid PTO, and paid holidays
• Health & Dental insurance – flexible contribution options that include 2 HDHPs with 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

The Residential Support Specialist should be a responsible individual who provides supervision of the residents in the program during assigned hours. In addition, under the direct supervision of the Program Manager or designee, he/she coordinates and facilitates social programs and groups for residents.

• Responsible for supervision and safety of residents in all daily activities, including monitoring as required, room safety checks, providing orientation and responding to all requests and emergencies.
• Maintains all necessary documentation on client activity during shift.
• Conducts individual and group social‑rehabilitation and care coordination activities.
• May be required to transport clients in personal or agency vehicle.
• In the event of staff shortage, may be required to work past scheduled hours until a relief staff can be found.
• Perform other related tasks as required.
• All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings.
• All Residential Support Staff Employees MUST show proof of CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date.

Mon‑Fri: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services field, or high school diploma (GED).
• A current active CNA/MA Certification for the State of Connecticut, Peer Support Specialist Certification, 3 years of experience in residential setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment.
• All Residential Support Staff Employees are required to show proof of a CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date.
• Valid Driver License (Preferred).

• Initiative
• Time Management
• Decision Making
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization Skills
• Computer competency

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