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: Community Support Assistant

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.

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!

FT/PT and Per Diem positions available at the below locations.

Adla – Hamden, CT:

PT 16 hours Sun/Mon 11pm-7am

Burban Drive – Branford, CT

PT 24 hours Fri/Sat/Sun 1pm-9pm

North Colony – Meriden, CT:

FT 40 hours Tues/Wed/Thurs 7am-3pm Fri/Sat 6am-2pm

FT 40 hours Monday - Friday 1pm-9pm

FT 40 hours Tuesday - Saturday 11pm - 7am

PT 8 hours every other Friday 1pm-10pm

PT 16 hours Sat/Sun 1pm - 9pm

Hartford Ave– Wethersfield, CT

FT 40 hours Mon- Fri 8am-4p

FT 40 hours Sun-Thur 3pm-11pm

PT 16 hours Sat/ Sun 7am-3pm

PT 16 hours Fri/ Sat 11pm-7aa

Meggat Park - Wethersfield, CT

PT 16 hours Sat/Sun 9a-5p

Sylvan Ave - Meriden, CT

PT 24 hours Fri/Sat/Sun 8am - 4pm

PT 16 hours Sat/Sun 3pm - 11pm

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
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

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.

Application Question(s):

• Please indicate which program position you are applying for.
• Have you ever been employed with Continuum of Care? Is yes, which program were you hired to work?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mental Health or Intellectual Disabilities: 3 years (Preferred)
• Direct Care Support: 1 year (Preferred)
• Addiction: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: One location

gatheringourvoice.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, gatheringourvoice.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, gatheringourvoice.org is the ideal place to find your next job.