Community Support Assistant
Continuum of Care - New Haven, CT
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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
Created: 2024-09-23