Senior Residential Aide: Milestone- 7069

Community Health Resources; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 21,912 - 31,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including birthday off

Tuition reimbursement and training programs

Annual wellness stipend

Leadership luncheons with the CEO

Job summary

Community Health Resources in Putnam, CT, is seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Aide. The role involves maintaining program standards, assisting residents with rehabilitation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, experience working in congregate care, and a valid driver's license. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, education support, and a wellness program. Competitive hourly pay starts at $19.28.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working as a Residential Aide in a congregate care setting.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains physical environment and program standards.
• Monitors medications of all residents.
• Teaches and assists residents in areas of rehab.
• Facilitates educational and skill-building groups.

Skills

Experience as a Residential Aide

Effective communication

Ability to assist with rehabilitation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Documentation tools

Health and safety standards compliance

Job description

Job Title

Senior Residential Aide

Employment Type

Full-time, 40 hours/wk

Scheduled Hours

At least one weekend day/Two 2nd shifts per week

Program / Location

Milestone, Putnam, CT

PC#

2236

About the Program

Milestone is a 7‑30‑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. The program is recovery‑oriented, gender‑responsive, and trauma‑informed. Its overall goal is to help women find real hope for recovery. Milestone offers individual and group counseling, case management, and aftercare planning services. The program also provides treatment for co‑occurring disorders, with substance abuse as the primary diagnosis. Treatment is individualized and targeted around 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 stay is less than 30 days and patients are then referred to a step‑down program to further address co‑occurring disorders.

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 intervention as directed by the treatment plan.
• Collaborates and coordinates 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.
• Facilitates post‑crisis response meetings with program staff and program director.
• Orients and trains new program staff.
• Facilitates staff meetings in the absence of the program director.
• Coordinates staff training efforts ensuring compliance to program models.
• Oversees staff implementation of identified strategies for residents to ensure needs are met.
• Cares for all program facilities and equipment: household tasks and duties as assigned or as needed to promote a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Maintains program vehicles and office site to agency standards.
• Ensures program compliance with CHR health and safety standards, as well as Joint Commission, DCF, DPH, DMHAS, and OSHA standards, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable.
• Provides after‑hours on‑call coverage, including holidays and weekends.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma required.

Experience: Experience working as a Residential Aide in a congregate care setting.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid Driver’s License required; use of personal vehicle may be required for position.

Benefits

• Award‑Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs; student loan repayment assistance; exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
• Career Development: Free robust training curriculum, clinical supervision and/or mentoring, internal career fairs.
• Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend; free premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and families; up to six free confidential counseling sessions per year.
• Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with the CEO and various agency committees.
• Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from the CEO and monthly newsletters.
• And So Much More: Many benefits available to all staff, subject to eligibility.

Compensation

$19.28 per hour minimum, commensurate with experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives.

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