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Job DetailsJob Location: Prospect House - Bridgeport, CT 06604Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesRecovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a private, non-profit, social service agency which has been serving the Greater Bridgeport Community and Fairfield County area since 1972. RNP is dedicated to helping those living with substance use, mental health disorders, and homelessness. Our mission is to restore hope, health, and wellbeing for individuals and families in a recovery environment that embraces compassion, dignity and respect. Prospect House This program provides emergency shelter to thirty-six adults daily in a facility located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The program provides comprehensive case management services to meet the varied and complex needs of individuals who are homeless, and work to connect clients to a long-term housing solution. The case management program at Prospect House includes assessment, transportation, life skills training, as well as individual, group, and family sessions. HOURS: As Needed CORE FUNCTIONS Remains awake and alert at all times to tend to the needs of the unit and responsibilities of the Night Monitor. Ensures safety of clients and security of entire building by checking each floor as scheduled. Answers phones, informs clients concerning available services and facilities, allows clients entry into building. Compiles daily client statistics and records client activities. Participates in staff meetings. Wakes clients, prepares coffee, and puts out self service breakfast meal. Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor. QualificationsCORE COMPETENCIES Associate's degree in behavioral health and two (2) years experience in related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of homelessness, substance abuse and mental illness. Knowledge of community resources. Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships. Excellent communication skills. Ability to project a professional image. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification and/or license. Valid Connecticut driver's license may be required. Benefits(for full time employees): Medical, Dental and Vision Flexible Healthcare or Dependent Care accounts or Health Savings Account Generous employer contribution provided for annual healthcare expenses Basic Life insurance at no cost to employee Generous Paid Time Off as well as14 Holidays and Birthday off Retirement plan- 403b with discretionary employer contribution Tuition, License and Certification Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Optional voluntary insurance for short-term and long-term disability Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. 2 Trap Falls Rd. Suite 405, Shelton, CT 06484 https://recovery-programs.org/
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