Outreach Worker

Vinfen

. Implement service plan interventions with persons served .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeManchester • Connecticut • United StatesJunior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct support and training in daily living skills, medication management, and crisis intervention for individuals with psychiatric illnesses and developmental disabilities. Proficient in maintaining records, advocating for clients, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

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Crisis InterventionMedication ManagementDaily Living Skills TrainingAdvocacyRecord Keeping

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Hard Skills

Daily Living SkillsCrisis InterventionMedication AdministrationRecord MaintenanceClient SupportPhysical AssistanceTransportation EscortingComputer OperationLifting TechniquesSymptom Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAdvocacyTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ComputerCalculatorCopierPrinter

Certifications & Qualifications

CPRFirst AidSafety Care

Industry Keywords

Human ServicesPsychiatric IllnessDevelopmental DisabilitiesMAC RequirementsCT Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement service plan interventions with persons served
Provide direct training and support in daily living skills, symptom management, medication management, money management, cooking, cleaning, recreation, personal hygiene, and social/interpersonal skills
Maintain and update individual and program records
Advocate for persons served
Communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers, supervisors, service providers, and funding agency personnel
Escort persons served into the community using public transportation, company vehicles, or personal vehicles
Monitor the status of persons served and provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed
Report incidents to the on-call manager or supervisor
Perform assigned housecleaning tasks
Attend assigned in-service trainings and staff meetings
Provide program coverage, including overnights, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Follow program and company policies, procedures, standards, and regulations
Store, administer, document, and dispose of medication consistent with MAC requirements, funding source regulations, and company policy
May assume on-call duties
Provide outreach to persons served living in their own homes
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least one year work experience in human services with adults with psychiatric illness and/or developmental disabilities
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Bachelor’s degree in counseling psychology, human services, or related is preferred/optional as presented
In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training
Valid driver's license presented at employment
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver's license maintained for at least six months
Adequate insurance and safe driving record when using a personal vehicle
Pass a driver's screening background check
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and perform physically active duties
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to assist clients with daily living tasks
Ability to communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAC follows CT guidelines
Safety Care required within 60 days of hire
Other training, as assigned

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan requiring no employee contribution
Employee-funded 403(b) plan
Medical, Dental and Vision plans for eligible employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
Employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for qualifying employees
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week
Great training
Career growth
Job security