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