Program Assistant Ii Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking two experienced and qualified individuals for the position of Mental Health Assistant 2 to join their team! Please note these are promotional opportunities for agency employees.

Position Highlights:

• Facility: Western Connecticut Mental Health Network (WCMHN)
• Unit/Team: Young Adult Services (YAS)
• Location: 847 East Main Street, Torrington, CT
• Work Hours: Full time (40 hours per week), 1st Shift

Position Number Team Schedule 75653 YAS Team 1

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a rotating 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Shift
• Rotating weekend shifts (once per four (4) weeks)

25881 YAS Team 2

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a rotating 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Shift
• Rotating weekend shifts (once per four (4) weeks)

What We Can Offer You:

State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan that includes:

• To work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
• Industry leading health benefits with medical and dental coverage;
• Generous paid time off, include 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
• As a loan forgiveness organization, you may be able to qualify for one or more State or Federal loan forgiveness programs;
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
• Retirement healthcare offerings;
• Professional growth and development opportunities; and
• A healthy work/life balance!

As a Mental Health Assistant 2 You Will:

• Be part of a team working with the young adult population impacted by behavioral health and substance abuse issues
• Utilize your knowledge of developmental stages and treatment interventions
• Provide trauma sensitive services and care to clients
• Assess needs and daily living skills
• Participate effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Develop therapeutic relationships, motivate clients towards change, and assist them with establishing a natural support system

More About The Agency And Facility:

DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

WCMHN coordinates three local mental health authorities in Danbury, Waterbury and Torrington. WCMHN provides peer support programs, recovery services, supported employment, homeless services, residential, crisis response, jail diversion, outpatient, case management, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and young adult services. Collectively, WCMHN programs serve roughly 7,000 people annually.

Selection Plan

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To Apply:

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate's obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

Connect With Us:

• Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
• Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Alyssa Hovanec via email at Alyssa.Hovanec@ct.gov.

Purpose Of Job Class (Nature Of Work)

In a Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services hospital, community behavioral health facility or program this class is accountable for leading Mental Health Assistants in the assessment, planning and implementation of paraprofessional nursing, clinical and/or rehabilitative interventions designed to support client short and/or long-term needs. In outpatient or community programs this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of paraprofessional functions in case management and crisis intervention services.

Examples Of Duties

Participates in assigned nursing, clinical and/or rehabilitative interventions to meet client short and long-term needs; advocates for services or resources that meet client needs and preferences; observes and records client behavior; prepares incident and accident reports; monitors client progress; assists client with decision making and problem solving; assists client in learning and utilizing daily living skills, budgeting, medication monitoring and/or community adaptation skills; acts as a role model and instructs staff in crisis intervention techniques; develops goal directed relationships with individuals and/or groups; identifies and facilitates use of appropriate support networks; investigates alternative placement for client; participates in education and training activities to further skill development; participates in admission and discharge planning activities; protects civil rights of client; maintains a safe and healthy environment; may coordinate and direct programs and activities for a group of clients; performs related duties as required.

Community and/or Outpatient Programs: Functions as a team member of a case management or crisis intervention team; participates in assessment crisis, monitoring within facility or community at large (i.e. emergency rooms jails