What are the responsibilities and job description for the Individual Planning Specialist- (40 hrs, 1st Shift) position at Reliance Health, Inc.?
Do you want to work for a Top Workplace? Reliance Health has been named amongst the Top 3 midsize Workplaces in Connecticut, by the Hartford Courant since 2011.
Reliance Health, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to enhance health through mental wellness. We provide tools and resources for over 950 individuals to move forward in their lives. The dedication and passion of our 250 plus employee allows each one of our over 30 programs to focus on positive relationships and mental wellness as we believe healthy living starts with your mind. Since 1976, our programs have assisted adults find and preserve stable housing, advance educational goals, gain experience, develop social networks, maintain employment, and advance day-to-day life skills within Eastern Connecticut. For every individual we serve, there is a positive impact on many. Healthy adults create stronger families. Stronger families empower each other to thrive and become engaged citizens. Stronger communities are built based on mental wellness.
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package we also offer flexible schedules, educational growth opportunities, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, peer recognition programs, a casual dress code, Agency events, retreats, and family first philosophy.
We are seeking dedicated professionals to staff our quality programs.
Individual Planning Specialist- Continuous Residential Support (Lisbon)- $21.25/Hr
Closing Date: 03/17/2025
FT 32 Hr/wk Assists program participants in formulating goals related to activities of daily living, community based social and recreational events, employment, education, health, and wellness and/or financial skills and to represent these goals in an Action Plan. Prepares for each program participant all required documentation for semi-annual and annual individual plan meetings in accord with DDS’s Procedure to endure timely documentation. Serves as liaison between programmic, natural, and/or legal support networks to ensure all who wish to attend Individual Plan meetings or processes are informed regarding all relevant meeting details
Worksite: Norwich
Hours: Mon - Thurs, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To perform all aspects of the Individual Planning process for residential program participants in North and/or South region.
- To assist program participants in formulating goals related to activities of daily living, community based social and recreational events, employment, education, health & wellness, and/or financial skills and to represent these goals in an Action Plan.
- To collaborate with the Residential Health Care Specialist, the Residential Program Director, the Service Director and the Nurse Consultant to help ensure pertinent medical information is represented clearly in Individual Planning forms and processes.
- To utilize programmic data systems to track behaviors of concern for Individual palnning, Program Review, and Utilization of Resources Review processes.
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred
- HSD or GED required
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Bilingual Preferred
We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and loan repayment program. EOE/M/F/D/V Bi-lingual preferred. AA. We are committed to fostering diversity in the workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.25 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21
