Residential Aide: Heartwood- 7393

Community Health Resources•Windham, CT

5d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Heartwood Home is a 12-bed, level 3.1 residential program in Willimantic, Connecticut, serving 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 use. Residents can develop interpersonal, group-living, and recovery skills, reintegrate with their communities and families, and begin or resume employment or academic pursuits. The program accepts clients with co-occurring disorders and clients receiving methadone maintenance. Stays are typically 30–90 days, with duration individualized according to medical necessity and clinical progress. The Residential Aide maintains the residential environment and program standards, monitors residents’ medications, supports residents with rehabilitation and daily living skills, and assists with administrative and treatment-related activities. The role also involves coordinating with providers and families, supporting residents’ medical and psychiatric needs, maintaining required documentation, and participating in meetings, supervision, and training. This is a part-time position scheduled Thursday and Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., for 16 hours per week, 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 ability to obtain both 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 transfer 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.
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, training, and other assigned meetings.
Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

Health insurance.
Paid time off, including birthday time off.
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.