Residential Aide — Behavioral Health & Recovery Support

Stonington Institute; North Stonington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

Stonington Institute, a division of Universal Health Services, seeks a Residential Aide to supervise the unit and ensure safety for clients, staff, and visitors. The role enforces all safety and program policies within the residential treatment setting in North Stonington, CT.

The position is full-time with 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, requiring availability evenings, weekends, and holidays. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience in social services, residential treatment, and/or custodial supervision desired.
• Valid driver's license with MVR acceptable to organization, to include no DUI/DWI in past seven years; endorsement within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• The Residential Aide supervises the unit to ensure the safety and security of the environment for clients, staff, and visitors.
• Implements all program and Institute policies and procedures pertaining to safety and security of clients, Institute property and the community.
• This is a full time, 36 hour position with 12 hour shifts; must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Safety awareness

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking? Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

Stonington Institute, a division of one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has an immediate opening for a PART TIME TIME RESIDENTIAL AIDE.

Stonington Institute is committed to providing quality substance abuse treatment options for adultsin Southeastern Connecticut and surrounding areas. We offermedical detox aswell as residential addictions treatment for active duty and retired military service members in our North Stonington location. Our clinic in Groton, CT, offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment, and is conveniently located across the street from The Inn at Trails Corner, a new 180 bed dormitory-style sober community for adult men and women who attend our outpatient day treatment programs. The Inn offers overnight accommodations, full-meal service, indoor/outdoor recreation options, a workout room, and computer center for all clients. We accept private insurance, state-funded plans and self-pay arrangements.

Website: Stonington Institute | Behavioral Health North Stonington CT

Job Summary:

The Residential Aide supervises the unit to ensure the safety and security of the environment for clients, staff, and visitors. Implements all Program and Institute policies and procedures pertaining to the safety and security of clients, Institute property and the community.

Stonington Institute employees receive great opportunities.

• • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation $18.01- $22.51
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental,Visionand Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • Career development opportunities withinUHSand its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Pet Insurance
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com

This is a full time, 36 hour position (12 hour shifts). Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Apply today to join our amazing team!

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

High School Diploma required. Experience in social services, residential treatment, and/or custodial supervision desired. Valid driver’s license with MVR acceptable to organization, to include no DUI/DWI in past seven (7) years. Ideally, public service endorsement or ability obtain endorsement within 30 days of hire.

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