Residential Aide: Heartwood- Part Time- 7332

Community Health Resources; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Wellness stipend

Employee events

Job summary

Community Health Resources seeks a Residential Aide for its Willimantic, CT location. This part-time role (16 hours per week) runs Friday and Saturday from 7am to 3:30pm, within Heartwood Home’s 12-bed recovery program for men.

Responsibilities include resident support, medication monitoring, and facilitating groups under the treatment plan. The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification (or within 90 days).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in Human Services preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; CPR & First Aid Certification required or must obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards per CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and licensing standards.
• Monitors medications of all residents per policy.
• Communicates day’s events to staff using appropriate tools.
• Teaches and assists residents in rehab areas: nutrition, meal prep, hygiene, budgeting, and home care skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill-building groups and one-to-one interventions as per treatment plan.
• Coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents with medical and psychiatric needs; maintains documentation accordingly.
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Job description

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JOB TITLE

Residential Aide

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part-time, 16 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS

Friday/Saturday 7am-3:30pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION

Willimantic, CT

PC#

3133

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Heartwood Home is a 12 bed 3.1 level residential program for men aged 18 and older located in Willimantic CT. Heartwood Home provides a structured recovery residence environment, staffed 24 hours a day, which provides sufficient stability to prevent or minimize relapse or continued use. Individuals have an opportunity to develop and practice their interpersonal and group living skills, strengthen their recovery skills, reintegrate into the community and family, and begin or resume employment or academic pursuits. Clients with co-occurring disorders and on Methadone maintenance are accepted. The length of stay is typically between 30-90 days. The range in duration is individualized and based on medical necessity and clinical progress.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Residential Aide

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard
• Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
• Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the day’s events
• Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Experience in Human Services with responsible work history.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Valid driver’s license required with good driving record. CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*

$19.28/hour minimum- $27.98/hour maximum

Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.