Residential Aide: Oak Street - 7338

CHR; Windham (CT); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Wellness stipend

Calm app subscription

Employee events

Job summary

CHR in Willimantic, CT is seeking a part-time Residential Aide to work overnight shifts at the Oak Street 10-bed transitional living program for adults in recovery. Responsibilities include maintaining the environment, monitoring medications, facilitating groups, coordinating care, and documenting in accordance with CHR, DMHAS and licensing standards.

Required HS diploma, driving license, CPR/First Aid training or must obtain within 90 days; benefits include health insurance, 403b, tuition

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Human Services with responsible work history.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Training: CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS and licensing standards.
• Monitors medications of all residents in line with policy.
• Communicates day’s events to staff using appropriate methods/tools.
• Teaches/assists residents in rehab areas: nutrition, hygiene, budgeting, home care skills.
• Assists/manages administrative tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Prepares and facilitates groups and one-to-one interventions per treatment plan.
• Collaborates with providers and families as needed.
• Assists residents with medical/psychiatric needs.
• Maintains documentation per agency/program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings.
• Additional duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Residential Aide

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, 16 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Friday 11PM - Sat 7AM, Sat 11PM - 7AM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Oak Street, Willimantic

PC#: 2883

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Oak Street

10 Bed Co-Ed Transitional Living Program for adults with Substance Use Disorders in Willimantic. Clients must attend outpatient treatment while in the program. Clients must have a discharge plan as it is a transitional living.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Residential Aide

• 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.

Training: 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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