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We Did It Again!

InterCommunity is a 2025 Healthcare Top Workplaces Winner!

VOTED by our incredible staff a TOP WORKPLACE for 12 YEARS — including 2025!

Join a Mission That Matters

InterCommunity, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay.

We offer same-day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in:

281 Main St., East Hartford
40 Coventry St., Hartford
828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor

Our Addiction Services Division provides a full continuum of care, including:

Primary care integration
Residential detox and treatment
Outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children
Intensive outpatient programs
Employment and community support
Mobile crisis evaluations
Judicial support services
Social rehabilitation

Why Work With Us?

At InterCommunity, we believe your well-being matters — at work and beyond. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

All benefit- eligible employees of InterCommunity are eligible for Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Group Life, Supplemental Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. (A benefit -eligible employee is one who is schedule to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.). In addition, all employees may contribute to our 401k and those who meet eligibility and service requirements will receive the company contribution. Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following date of hire.

Our Benefits Include:

Work Life-Balance-Flexibility, generous Paid PTO, and paid holidays.
Health & Dental insurance - flexible contribution options that includes 2 HDHP w/ HSA enrollment option or non-HDHP at a minimal cost to employees.
Voluntary vision coverage.
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Basic Life & AD&D.
Supplemental Life Insurance available.
401(k) with 3% employer match + 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked
Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Summary:

Residential Support Specialist cross trained and prepared to work at Withdrawal Management, 56 Recovery Programs, and Coventry House. Responsible for safety of the therapeutic milieu and assisting all clients with ADLs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining safety of the therapeutic milieu in the assigned department.
Performs hourly observations in a timely manner.
Completes accurate admission and discharge progress and documents in Epic.
Provides thorough search of client and belongings on admission and secures clients belongings appropriately.
Ensure clients receive all possessions and medications upon discharge.
Assist clients with ADLs as needed.
Maintains cleanliness of the unit, including client rooms and all shared spaces.
All other duties as assigned, including covering open shifts as a Resident Support Specialist in Withdrawal Management, 56 Recovery Programs, and Coventry House.

* All Residential Support Staff Employees MUST show proof of CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date.

*All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings*

Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Requirements

Education &/Or Experience:

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field or high school diploma (G.E.D.)
A current active CNA/MA Certification for the State of Connecticut, Peer Support Specialist Certification, 3 years of experience in residential setting preferred.
Working knowledge of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment.
All Residential Support Staff Employees are required to show proof of a CPR Certification within 60 days of official start date.
Valid Driver License (Preferred).

Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST FLOAT, 3RD SHIFT