Residential Aide: Heartwood- 7393
About The Position
Heartwood Home is a 12-bed, Level 3.1 residential program in Willimantic, Connecticut, for men aged 18 and older. The program provides a structured recovery residence staffed 24 hours a day to provide stability and help prevent or minimize relapse or continued substance use. Residents can develop interpersonal and group-living skills, strengthen recovery skills, reconnect with community and family, and begin or resume work or academic pursuits. The program accepts clients with co-occurring disorders and clients on methadone maintenance. Stays are typically 30–90 days, with duration individualized according to medical necessity and clinical progress. The Residential Aide helps maintain the residential environment and standards, supports residents’ recovery and independent-living skills, and assists with program operations and care coordination. This is a part-time position scheduled Thursday and Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in Willimantic, Connecticut.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in human services with a responsible work history.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- CPR and First Aid certification, or obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the physical environment and program standards in accordance with CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO, and other licensing requirements.
- Monitor residents’ medications in accordance with the Adult Residential Medication Policy and Procedure.
- Use appropriate communication methods and tools to relay information about the day’s events to other staff.
- Teach and assist residents with rehabilitation skills, including nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care.
- Assist with or manage administrative functions and tasks as directed by the supervisor.
- Prepare and facilitate educational and skill-building groups and one-to-one interventions as directed by treatment plans.
- Coordinate and collaborate with providers and families as needed.
- Assist residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
- Maintain documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
- Participate in staff meetings, supervision, trainings, and other assigned meetings.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off, including a birthday benefit
- Employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan
- Competitive insurance premiums and discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development programs and training
- Tuition discounts at several local colleges and universities
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs
- Annual wellness stipend
- Free premium Calm app subscription
- Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation events and activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
