Residential Aide: Oak Street- 7392

Community Health Resources•Windham, CT

10d•$19 - $28

About The Position

The Residential Aide works at CHR’s Oak Street, a 10-bed co-ed transitional living program in Willimantic for adults with substance use disorders. Residents must attend outpatient treatment and have a discharge plan. The role supports residents’ rehabilitation and daily living skills, helps address medical and psychiatric needs, coordinates with providers and families, and maintains program standards and documentation. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position scheduled Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Mondays through Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to midnight.

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 ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintain the physical environment and program standards in accordance with CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO, and other applicable licensing standards.
Monitor residents’ medications in accordance with the adult residential medication policy and procedure.
Use appropriate communication methods and tools to transfer information about the day’s events to other staff.
Teach and assist residents with rehabilitation needs, including nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
Assist with and 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.
Collaborate and coordinate care 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 and professional development programs, including tuition discounts at several local colleges and universities.
Free training curriculum, including a Clinical Training Series.
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
Annual wellness stipend.
Free premium subscription to the Calm app.
Six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
Employee appreciation and involvement opportunities, including contests, lunch-and-learns, appreciation events, and employee-led resource groups.