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InterCommunity Health Care

Nonprofit health center in Greater Hartford

Residential Support Specialist

Part-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Hartford, CT, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Peer Support Specialist Certification, or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field.
  • Working knowledge of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment.
  • Proof of CPR Certification within 60 days of the official start date.
  • A valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Provide milieu supervision of the program and its participants, including coordinating and facilitating social-rehabilitation groups and programs.
  • Ensure client and facility safety and security, including conducting substance abuse screening as directed.
  • Conduct individual and group social-rehabilitation and care-coordination activities, including caring for an identified caseload of clients.
  • Supervise participants in the milieu and during on-site and scheduled off-site activities, and conduct scheduled room safety checks.
  • Maintain confidential progress notes and other documentation on client activities.
  • Provide approved transportation and program-related errands using an agency or personal vehicle.
  • Work beyond scheduled hours when required until relief staff can be found during a staff shortage.
  • Attend all mandatory department and agency meetings and trainings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Three years of experience in a residential setting.

About the company

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InterCommunity Health Care

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InterCommunity Health Care is a nonprofit health center serving adults, children, and families in Greater Hartford, with care available regardless of their ability to pay. Its primary care clinics offer same-day appointments, alongside outpatient mental health counseling and residential addiction recovery programs that include detoxification. School-based health centers and a mobile clinic extend care beyond its main clinics. The organization uses a sliding fee schedule based on household income and family size, and charitable donations support its community care programs. Founded in 1977, InterCommunity is headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

East Hartford, Connecticut

Founded

1977

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What believers are saying

  • CT Health named InterCommunity a 2026 grant recipient for health-care and SNAP outreach.
  • InterCommunity's August 6, 2026 National Health Center Week event reinforces local brand reach.
  • 2025 National Healthcare Top Workplace recognition supports recruiting in a tight clinician market.

What critics are saying

  • InterCommunity depends heavily on grants, including 2026 CT Health funding for trusted messengers.
  • Tyler Booth's April 2026 CEO transition and Jim Kelly's board chair change disrupt execution.
  • Medicaid and federal FQHC reimbursement cuts would force service reductions within 2026.

What makes InterCommunity Health Care unique

  • InterCommunity combines primary care, mental health, and addiction recovery across Greater Hartford.
  • Its FQHC model targets underserved Hartford, East Hartford, and South Windsor patients.
  • The 2025 facility expansion added capacity with $1.8 million in Congressionally directed funding.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

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Paid Holidays

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InterCommunity Health Care
Sep 23rd, 2026
InterCommunity Health Care again named a National and Regional Top Workplace in 2026.

InterCommunity Health Care again named a National and Regional Top Workplace in 2026. September 23, 2026 A top place to work again because of its staff. InterCommunity Health Care is proud to announce that InterCommunity, Inc. has been named a National and Regional Top Workplace once again! 2026 marks its 2nd year ranking as a National Healthcare Top Workplace and 15th year ranking as a Regional Top Workplace. InterCommunity, Inc. is also proud to have received culture awards in Employee Appreciation, Purpose and Values, and Professional Development this year. "I am proud to say that once again, our staff voted InterCommunity to be a Top Workplace," said InterCommunity President & CEO Tyler V.R. Booth. "This year marks InterCommunity's 15th year receiving this recognition. Although there are a lot of factors that go into creating a work environment, the most important is the people who make up the agency. In other words, the reason InterCommunity continues to receive this award is because of our amazing team, all of whom I deeply appreciate getting to work for." All Top Workplace awards are based solely on feedback from staff. This recognition truly belongs to the incredible people who make InterCommunity what it is every day. InterCommunity, Inc. is so grateful to the nearly 400 staff members across its organization who bring compassion, dedication, and heart to everything they do. InterCommunity, Inc. is a Top Workplace because of its top-notch team who continues to set the standard for a regionally and nationally recognized level of care.

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Jul 28th, 2026
Celebrating wellness and community during National Health Center Week.

Celebrating wellness and community during National Health Center Week. July 28, 2026 National Health Center Week in America. Every August, community health centers across the country come together to celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW), an annual observance recognizing the essential role community health centers play in improving the health and well-being of millions of Americans. Established in 1986 by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), National Health Center Week highlights the compassionate, high-quality, and affordable care that community health centers provide, especially in underserved areas where community health centers are critical to providing access to care. What began as a week of recognition has grown into a nationwide celebration of the dedicated healthcare professionals, community partners, patients, and advocates who work together to expand access to care for everyone. According to the NACHC, today, more than 1,400 community health centers operate nearly 16,000 service delivery sites across the United States, serving more than 32 million people each year. These health centers provide comprehensive primary care, behavioral health services, dental care, substance use treatment, pharmacy services, and other vital programs - regardless of a person's insurance status or ability to pay. This year's National Health Center Week theme, "Celebrating America's Health Centers: Innovators in Community Health," recognizes the creativity, resilience, and innovation health centers bring to meeting the evolving needs of their communities. From integrated care models and community partnerships to expanded access and preventive services, health centers continue to find new ways to improve health outcomes and reduce barriers to care. Celebrating NHCW 2026 at InterCommunity: an event unlike any other. For decades, InterCommunity Health Care has proudly served Greater Hartford by providing whole-person care that addresses not only physical health, but also mental health, addiction recovery, and the social factors that influence overall well-being. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), its mission aligns with the very foundation of National Health Center Week: ensuring that everyone has access to compassionate, affordable, high-quality healthcare. To celebrate National Health Center Week, InterCommunity is hosting InterCommunity Art of Wellness Day on Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 11am-7pm, at its East Hartford campus. This free community event will bring together health, wellness, art, and community through free onsite health screenings, same-day appointments, local resource organizations, wellness activities, live music, and more. It will also feature the opening of InterCommunity Gallery LIVE!, the latest exhibit at the gallery. The show will feature artwork from more than 40 local artists and all artwork will be on sale at affordable price points, with all proceeds going directly to artists. Its goal is to connect art and wellbeing at its East Hartford location, and encourage supporting local artists in its community. National Health Center Week is more than a celebration - it is a reminder that strong communities begin with accessible healthcare. InterCommunity, Inc. is grateful to its patients, staff, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who help make its mission possible every day. As InterCommunity, Inc. celebrate National Health Center Week, InterCommunity, Inc. invite everyone to join InterCommunity, Inc. in recognizing the impact of community health centers and the importance of ensuring that every person has the opportunity to live a healthier life.

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