Residential Aide: Roots to Recovery- Per Diem- 7031

Community Health Resources•Windham, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Roots to Recovery: A Holistic Approach to Substance Use Treatment (R2R) is an intermediate, 24/7 residential treatment for men in need of a structured environment to continue building upon their recovery skills. R2R is located in Willimantic. There are 14 beds and it is a 90 day maximum intermediate (3.5) residential substance abuse treatment program. Clients are referred from intensive treatment programs, emergency room staff and/or detox programs. Clients with co-occurring disorders and on Methadone maintenance are accepted. Clients cannot work during their stay but can start looking for work 3 weeks prior to program completion. As a Residential Aide, you will maintain the physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies. You will monitor the self-administration of client medications, utilize appropriate communication methods to collaborate with co-workers and clients, and teach/assist residents in developmentally appropriate activities of daily living. You will also assist/manage administrative functions, prepare and facilitate educational and skill-building groups, and coordinate care with providers and families. Additionally, you will assist residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs, maintain documentation, and participate in staff meetings, supervision, and trainings. Additional duties may be required.

Requirements

High diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.
CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains physical environment and program standards set by funders, accreditors, and agency policies.
Monitor self-administration of client medications in accordance with the agency medication policies and procedure as program may require.
Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to effectively collaborate with co-workers and clients.
Teaches and assists all residents in areas of developmentally appropriate activities of daily living.
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 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.

Benefits

Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.