Residential Aide: Oak Street- 7392

CHR; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off including birthday

Employer 403(b) contributions

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Wellness stipend

Counseling through EAP

Job summary

CHR is hiring a Residential Aide for the Oak Street Willimantic location. This full-time position (40 hours/week) includes shifts on Sundays and Monday–Thursday evenings, supporting adults in a 10-bed transitional program for substance use disorders.

Responsibilities encompass maintaining the living environment, supervising medications, facilitating groups, and coordinating care in collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards.
• Monitors medications of all residents per policy.
• Teaches and assists residents in rehab areas like nutrition, budgeting, and home care skills.
• Prepares and facilitates groups and interventions per treatment plan.
• Collaborates with providers and families as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience in Human Services

Valid driver’s license

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

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JOB TITLE: Residential Aide

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Sunday: 08:00am -04:00pm, Monday - Thursday: 04:00pm-12:00am

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Oak Street, Willimantic

PC#: 1248

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.

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.

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, and we encourage all to apply.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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