Residential Aide: Milestone- 7267

(CHR) Community Health Resources, Inc.; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Wellness stipend

Calm app subscription

Confidential counseling

Job summary

Community Health Resources, Inc. is seeking a Residential Aide for the Milestone program in Putnam, CT. The role supports residents with daily living, medication monitoring, and skill-building activities during the night shift (Tuesday–Saturday, 12am–8:30am).

The position offers comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, career development, wellness stipends, and confidential counseling services. A valid drivers license and CPR/First Aid certification are required or obtainable within 90

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience in Human Services with responsible work history.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid drivers license required with good driving record; CPR & First Aid Certification required or within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards per CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and licensing standards.
• Monitors resident medications per policy.
• Uses effective communication to transfer information to staff about days events.
• Teaches residents rehab areas: nutrition, hygiene, budgeting, home care skills.
• Assists/Manages administrative tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates educational and skill-building groups and interventions.
• Collaborates with providers and families for coordinated care.

Skills

CPR & First Aid Certification

Valid driver7s license

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Residential Aide

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday 12am-8:30am

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Milestone, Putnam, CT

PC#: 2611

ABOUT THE PROGRAM : Milestone

Milestone is a 30-day intensive level 3.7 residential treatment center designed to accommodate and treat women with a history of substance abuse, trauma, and mental health issues. Our program is recovery-oriented, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed. The overall goal of treatment is to help women find real hope for recovery. Milestone offers individual and group counseling, case management, and aftercare planning services. This program also provides treatment for co-occurring disorders, with substance abuse as their primary diagnosis. Treatment is individualized and targeted around the needs essential to moving forward toward employment, housing, and family stability. Milestone is part of CHR's Center of Excellence for Women/Women and Children at our Putnam campus. Length of day is less than 30 days and are then referred out to a step-down program to further address their co-occurring disorders.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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*:

$19.285/hour min-$27.9863/hour max

*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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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