_*May be required to practice social distancing/universal precautions, wearing of masks regardless of vaccination status, including daily temperature checks.
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*Per Diem/Substitute Staff Rate: $17.
77 - Weekend Differential $18.
80*
*FT/PT - First/Second/Third Shift: $19.
45 -* *Weekend Differential $20.
48*
Continuum offers excellent benefits, matching 401(k) plan, including a generous PTO package and 12 paid holidays compensated at Double Time!
*Job Title: Wellness Support Specialist*
*Department: * Mental Health Services
*Scope of Service*: Provides a comprehensive array of community-based rehabilitation focused on skill building with a goal of maximizing independence.
Provides services in a team approach which include but not limited to: intensive, rehabilitative community support, crisis intervention, group and individual psycho-education, and skill building for activities of daily living.
Ensures that services and interventions are highly individualized and tailored to the needs and preferences of the individual.
*EOE.
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Models and delivers health and wellness care and coaching for Agency clients.
Strongly understands the importance of healthy nutrition and daily activity, as well as how it supports individuals with mental illness and addiction disorders towards their recovery.
Coordinates and facilitates health services, groups, classes, and presentations in order to promote health and wellness among this population.
Provides hands-on, intensive skill- building interventions and supports to clients to enrich and achieve an overall level of independence and well- being.
Performs other duties as assigned.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
* Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in related behavioral health field with a concentration in providing health coaching.
Associates degree or lived experience considered with a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience.
* Certification in DARC, health, wellness, and/or fitness preferred.
* Demonstrates an understanding of the recovery process.
* Prior experience working with people with mental illness and substance use disorders is required.
* Valid Connecticut Driver’s license is required.
Reliable transportation and be willingness to transport clients in personal insured vehicles.
* First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Employee is responsible to maintain ongoing certification.
* Annual physical, PPD, and other health requirements as regulated by Continuum and the Department of Public Health.
* Proficient computer skills required, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping.
*David's Path - New Haven, CT:*
* FT Sunday/Monday 7AM-3PM
* PT 16 hours Fri/Sat 3PM-11PM
* PT 16 hours Fri/Sat 11PM-7AM
*Luna's Path - New Haven, CT:*
* PT 16 Hours Sun/Mon 4PM-12AM
* PT 16 Hours Fri/Sat 7AM-3PM
* PT 16 Hours Fri/Sat 11PM-7AM
* PT 16 hours Sat/Sun 11PM-7AM
FT/PT Per diem all shifts available
Always looking for per diem Support Staff.
Work Location:
* One location
Work Remotely
* No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.
45 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:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Night shift
* Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
* Have you ever been employed by Continuum of Care? If so at which location did you work.
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
* Behavioral health: 2 years (Preferred)
* Computer Skills: 2 years (Preferred)
* Mental health: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* DARC Certification (Preferred)
* First Aid Certification (Preferred)
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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