Residential Aide: New Life Center- Part-time!- 6858

CHR Career•Putnam, CT

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

CHR's New Life Center is a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment program designed to accommodate women with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders who have infants, toddlers under the age of 4yo and/or expectant mothers. Children reside in the facility with their Mothers in order to promote a healthy parental bond with the focus of developing effective parenting skills. Estimated length of stay is 4-6 months with the goal of preparing for a healthy and safe substance free lifestyle. DCF involved Mothers welcomed. Mothers and infants receive medical care at Day Kimball Hospital.

Requirements

High diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

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

Benefits

Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support: 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.
Career Development: 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.
Wellness Program: 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.
Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.