Veterans Support Program - Residential Aides-Continuum of Care-$17.25 - $17.75 an hour - Full-time, Part-time, Temporary-New Haven

Full Job Description

Vaccine Mandate - All employees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to hire, absent an approved accommodation. May be required to practice social distancing/universal precautions, wearing of masks regardless of vaccination status, including daily temperature checks.

Job Title: Residential Aide and Community Support Specialist I (Case Manager)

Department: Mental Health Services

Scope of Service: 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. Collaborates with Community Support Specialists and program to support client in achieving aspirations through person-centered, strengths-based, and culturally competent methods. Performs other duties as assigned. 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent considered with a minimum of 3-years’ experience in related field.
• Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
• Valid Connecticut Driver’s license with clean driving record is required. Program positions may require the employee to maintain reliable transportation and be willing to transport clients in personal vehicles.
• First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
• Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.

The following positions are available at various locations listed below:

Per Diem/Substitute Staff Rate: $17.25 Weekend Differential of $18.25
FT/PT - First/Second/Third Shift: $17.75 - Weekend Differential of $18.75
Continuum offers excellent benefits, matching 401(k) plan, including a generous PTO package and 12 paid holidays compensated at Double Time!

VA Crisis/VRSP (Winthrop) Resdential Aide
PT 16 hours Sat/Sun 7am-3pm - every other weekend
PT 16 hours Sat/Sun 8am -4pm every weekend

VA Next Steps (Norton) Residential Aide
PT 16 hours Sun/Mon 11pm-7am
PT 16 hours Fri/Sat 11:30pm-7:30am

PT 16 hours Fri/Sat 3pm-11pm
PT 16 hours Fri/Sat 7am-3pm
PT 16 hours Sun/Mon 7:30am-3:30pm
(could combine for 32 hrs. total)

Community Support Specialist 1

FT 40 hours CSS 1 - $19.23 Tuesday - Saturday 3pm-11pm

VA PTSD (Maple) - Residential Aide
PT 16 hours Sat/Sun 7am-3pm
PT 16 hours Sat/Sun 11pm-7am
PT 16 hours Thurs/Fri 11:30am -7:30am

Recovery Support Specialist 1

FT 40 hours Sunday - Thursday 3pm - 11pm

Community Support Specialist 1

PT 32 hours CSS 1 - $19.23 Fri/Sat 3pm - 11pm Sun/Mon 3:30pm-11:30pm

Per Diem - Support Positions available for all programs: Per diem rate $17.25 week differential rate $17.75. Double time pay for all holidays worked and per diem staff earn prorated sick and vacation time.'
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.25 - $17.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated prior to hire, absent an approved accommodation. May be required to practice social distancing/universal precautions, wearing of masks regardless of vaccination status, including daily temperature checks.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• PTSD Care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Addiction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mental Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

 

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