Residential Aide: Oak Street- 7324

CHR Career•Willimantic, CT

4d•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 attend outpatient treatment and have a discharge plan as part of the transitional living program. The role helps maintain program standards and the residential environment, monitors residents’ medications, supports residents in developing rehabilitation and independent-living skills, and assists with administrative, educational, and care-coordination tasks. The position is part-time for 16 hours per week, scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

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 the 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 rehabilitation skills, including nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care.
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.
Career development opportunities.
Free training curriculum, including the Clinical Training Series.
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring at several programs.
Wellness program with an annual wellness stipend, a free premium Calm app subscription, and six free confidential counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance Program.
Employee appreciation and involvement activities, including contests, lunch-and-learns, appreciation events, and employee-led resource groups.