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Continuum of Care Community Support Assistant in New Haven, Connecticut
Department: Mental Health Services
Job Title: Community Support Assistant
Scope of Service:Community Support Assistantprovides 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.Veterans, individuals with disabilities and CNA's are encouraged to apply.EOE
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
oClient Care:
oEnvironmental Responsibilities:
oQuality Assurance:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree preferred. Associates or 60 credits towards a Bachelors Degree considered with a minimum of one (1) year experience in related behavioral health field. High School Diploma or equivalent considered with a minimum of three (3) years experience in related field.
- Prior experience working with people with severe and persistent mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and/or addiction.
- Knowledge of the community support system and resources preferred.
- Valid Connecticut Drivers license with clean driving record is required. Scattered site and non-24 hr. program positions 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 CSA positions are available with the following pay rates listed below:
FT/PT - First/Second/Third Shift: $18.83 - Weekend Differential of $19.83
Continuum offers excellent benefits, matching 401(k) plan, including a generous PTO package and12 paid holidays compensated at Double Time!
FT/PT and Per Diem shifts available at the following locations:
Community Support Assistant (CSA) Positions:
YAS Brace Rd - West Hartford, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Sat/Sun 7AM-3PM
- PT 16 Hours Sun/Mon 7AM-3PM
- FT 40 Hours Sun - Thu 3PM-11PM
YAS Farmington - West Hartford, CT
- FT 40 Hours Tuesday-Saturday 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Sunday/Monday 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Friday/Saturday 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Sunday/Monday 3PM - 11PM
Adla
- PT Overnight Sun/Mon 11pm- 7am
- PT Overnight Fri/Sat 12am- 8am
LTS III - Hamden, CT:
- FT 40 Hours Sunday - Thursday 4PM-12AM
- PT Overnight 16 Hours Sun/Mon 11PM-7AM
- PT Overnight 16 Hours Fri/Sat 12AM-8AM
LTS Lincoln St - Middletown, CT:
- PT 32 Hours Friday - Monday 3PM-11PM
- PT 32 Hours Overnight Friday - Monday 11PM-7AM
- PT 16 Hours Friday/Saturday 7AM-3PM
- PT 16 Hours Saturday/Sunday 7AM-3PM
- PT 16 Hours Friday/Saturday 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Saturday/Sunday 3PM-11PM
Meggat Park LTS V - Wethersfield, CT:
- PT 16 Hour Sun/Mon 3PM-11PM
YAS Michael Street - East Haven, CT:
- PT 32 Hours Fri - Mon 3PM-11PM
- FT 40 Hours Tue - Sat 3PM-11PM
- FT 40 Hours Tue - Sat 11PM-7AM
YAS Fountain St - New Haven, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Hours Sun - Mon 7AM-3PM
- PT 24 Hours Friday - Monday 3PM-11PM
YAS Beverly Road - West Hartford, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Sat/Sun 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Fri/Sat 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Sat/Sun 7AM-3PM
North Colony LTS IV - Meriden, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Fri/Sat 3PM-11PM
- FT 40 Hours Sunday - Thursday 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Sat/Sun 8AM-4PM
Hartford Ave LTS VI - Wethersfield, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Saturday - Sunday 7AM-3PM
- PT 16 Hours Friday - Saturday 3PM-11PM
Sylva Ave LTS I - Meriden, CT:
- PT 8 Hours Sun 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Sat/Sun 10AM-6PM
- PT 16 Hours Fri/Sat 8AM-4PM
- PT 16 Hours Fri/Sat 2PM-10PM
New Haven Crisis - New Haven, CT:
- FT 40 Hours Mon - Fri 11AM-7PM
- FT 40 Hours Overnight Mon - Fri 11PM-7AM
Bridgeport Crisis Program - Bridgeport, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Sun/Mon 7AM-3PM
A Common Bond - New Haven, CT:
- PT 16 Hours Fri/Day 11PM- 7AM
- PT 16 Hours Sat/Sun 4PM-12AM
ICL/Expansion Marks Walk - New Haven, CT:
- FT 40 Hours Sun - Thu 12AM-8AM
- FT 40 Hours Mon - Fri 10AM-6PM
- PT 16 Hours Sun/Mon 12PM-8PM
ICL/Blake ST. - New Haven, CT: (1:1 Resident)
- PT 16 Hours Fri/Sat 11PM-7AM
ICL/Blake ST. - New Haven, CT: (1:1 Resident)
- FT 40 Hours Monday - Friday 3PM-11PM
- PT 16 Hours Saturday/Sunday 7AM-3PM
- PT 16 Hours Saturday/Sunday 3PM-11PM
ICL/Blake ST. - New Haven, CT: (3:1 Resident)
- PT 16 Hours Saturday/Sunday 7AM-3PM
- PT 16 Hours Friday/Saturday 3PM-11PM
ICL/BLVD - New Haven, CT: (1:1 Resident)
- FT 40 Hours Mon - Fri 4PM-12AM
- FT 40 Hours Mon - Fri 12AM-8AM
- PT 16 Hours Sat/Sun 4PM-12AM
- PT 16 Hours Sat/Sun 12AM-8AM
- PT 16 Hours Saturday/Sunday 7AM-3PM
- PT 16 Hours Friday/Saturday 3PM-11PM
Work Remotely:
- No
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
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever been employed with Continuum of Care? If yes, which program were you hired to work?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Direct Care Support: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mental Health or Intellectual Disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
- Addiction: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person