At Connecticut Renaissance, we take pride in being more than just a workplace—we are a non-profit organization where dedication and innovation come together. Our dynamic environment thrives on the commitment of our exceptional staff, who serve as the driving force behind our success.
Guided by a mission to empower adolescents and adults affected by behavioral health disorders or criminal justice involvement, we are dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives. At CT Renaissance, it is not just a job; it's a commitment to being a force for positive change.
Our focus on staff development takes precedence, fostering an environment that promotes ongoing learning and professional advancement. Acknowledging individual accomplishments and celebrating teamwork are integral aspects of our approach, ensuring that every achievement, big or small, is recognized and each collaborative effort is embraced with enthusiasm.
Summary:
The purpose of the Night Monitor position is to coordinate and manage client care services. He/She will be responsible for reviewing and documenting services provided. He/she will be in compliance with all guidelines imposed by the Department of Corrections.
The Residential Clinician is responsible for providing direct and indirect residential clinical services to individuals with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders. Direct services include but are not limited to assessment, treatment planning, individual, group and family counseling, and discharge planning. Indirect services include supervision, staff meetings, trainings, residential operation, answering phone calls, treatment authorizations, collaborating with outside providers, and all paperwork, reporting and documentation associated with client care. This position collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to create an individualized recovery program for each client.
The Case Manager position within the Community Release program provides educational and vocational assistance to the clients residing in Connecticut Renaissance’s DOC funded programs. This position will also serve as a liaison between the clients and employers.
The Certified Peer Support Specialist is responsible for providing direct and indirect residential peer support services and advocacy to individuals in residential treatment for substance use and/or co-occurring disorders. This position will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to help people in recovery achieve their personal recovery goals by promoting self-determination, personal responsibility, resiliency and empowerment. Activities include onsite peer support, peer mentoring and coaching, resource connecting, facilitation of recovery, educational and support groups, and building community supports. The Certified Peer Support Specialist will perform services within the boundaries and scope of their expertise under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor and within the ethical guidelines of Peer Support professionals.
The Outpatient Clinician is responsible for providing direct and indirect outpatient clinical services to individuals with psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring disorders. This position will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to create an individualized recovery program for each client. This position will provide effective client supervision and counseling services for both individual and group as well as facilitate treatment plans. This Outpatient Clinician will be responsible for file management as well as timely reporting.
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The Transportation Case Aide is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation services for residents in the Residential Treatment Program. This role ensures clients are transported to medical appointments, court appearances, community resources, employment interviews, and program-related activities. The Case Aide also supports residents by reinforcing program expectations, modeling appropriate behaviors, and maintaining a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.
The Shift Supervisor position provides supervision for program staff and oversees the operation of the unit and the services provided to clients during the designated shift. He/she reports to the Program Director and coordinates with referral sources, funding agencies and regulatory bodies as required.
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The Bilingual Family Advocate in the LYNC Program (Linking Youth to Natural Communities) will be the primary point of contact for bilingual youth and their families throughout the duration of the program. The Bilingual Family Advocate will provide client services in Spanish and /or English and will assist clients with language barriers and translations in a non-clinical capacity to meet their needs. Engaging and navigating youth and their family is one of the primary functions of the Bilingual Family Advocate. As part of the LYNC team the Bilingual Family Advocate will deliver culturally and gender responsive, trauma-informed, strength-based services to assigned youth and their families.
The Clinical Manager of Gambling Services is responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of day today aspects of the Bettor Choice Gambling Program. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Clinical Outpatient Programs, he/she shall provide clinical and administrative day-to-day oversight to the program and provide clinical care in conjunction with their clinical team.
The LYNC Transportation Case Aide is responsible for transporting youth and their families to and from LYNC programming. The Bilingual Transportation Case Aide will conduct Transportation Case Aide duties in Spanish and/or English and assist clients with language barriers and translation in a non-clinical capacity to meet their needs. As with all LYNC team members the Transportation Case Aide will be informed on cultural, gender and trauma responsive approaches to youth and their families.
Job description
Case Aides for Connecticut Renaissance assist clients who have recently been released from incarceration to coordinate and manage daily safety and security of client direct care services, and provide programmatic information to internal and external customers.
The Residential Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for conducting alcohol or other drug-focused nursing assessments for clients in the residential treatment program, providing integrated nursing care that addresses substance use, mental health, co-occurring and general healthcare needs and monitoring individual client progress. The Residential RN will also monitor client self-administration of medications. Additional responsibilities include daily milieu management to provide a safe and therapeutic environment; ordering medication, supplies, counting meds at shift change, and carrying out medical staff orders. The RN works under the direction and orders of the medical staff (NP/PA/MD) and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary treatment team to ensure quality of care delivered to clients within the program. The provider of such services should be knowledgeable about addiction treatment, especially pharmacotherapies.
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The Clinical Supervisor Norwalk Outpatient Program is responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of day-to-day aspects of the Norwalk Adult Outpatient Program and provision of direct care services. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Clinical Outpatient Programs, he/she shall provide clinical and administrative day to day oversight to the program and provide clinical care in conjunction with their clinical team.
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The purpose of the Technician position is direct care of clients and to coordinate and manage daily safety and security of client direct care services; provide programmatic information to internal and external customers.
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The Program Director is responsible for the supervision and direction of the Residential Treatment Program and has authority over all behavioral health treatment services. The Program Director will ensure that the program is coordinated and operated in a manner consistent with Connecticut Renaissance Policies and Procedures, federal and state regulations, and the requirements of DPH, DSS, DMHAS, CSSD and DOC as appropriate. This position requires interactions with all levels of management and personnel to identify and resolve operational, outcomes and customer satisfaction issues in a timely and efficient manner. The Program Director leads a multi-disciplinary staff and will maintain current knowledge of the biological and psychosocial dimensions of substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders, including diagnosis, assessment and treatment. This position requires being on-site 40 hours per week with at least one evening shift per week.