Residential Aide: Oak Street- 7392

CHR Career•Willimantic, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Aide works at 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 with rehabilitation and independent-living skills, helps address medical and psychiatric needs, and contributes to the daily operation of the program while maintaining applicable agency and licensing standards.

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 licensing standards.
Monitor residents’ medications in accordance with the Adult Residential Medication Policy and Procedure.
Use appropriate communication methods and tools to share information about the day’s events with other staff.
Teach and assist residents with 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
Professional development programs and tuition discounts at local colleges and universities
Career development opportunities
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 events, contests, lunch and learns, and employee-led resource groups