Residential Technician: Part-Time 2nd and 3rd Shift: 20 Hours

Root Center For Advanced Recovery • New Britain, CT

9d • $21

About The Position

Performs daily living assistance and medical care to residents. Performs administrative duties and delegated tasks as a member of the patient care team.

Requirements

• High-school diploma or equivalent with CNA, EMT or MA certification required
• Prior experience and demonstrated ability and sensitivity to work with drug dependent people within the scope of this rehabilitation program.
• Adult CPR/AED or BLS certification must be obtained and maintained within the initial 6 months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe/clear driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Human Services or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents; Accurately performs and documents vital signs.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal pick up and set up, medication monitoring, and hygiene.
• Monitor and supervise residents to ensure safety and adherence to program rules.
• Facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities for residents, promoting engagement and socialization.
• Address crisis situations and provide emotional support to residents in need.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of residential facility.
• Document resident activities, behaviors, and progress in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care to residents
• Monitor individual’s needs at all times; Engage residents by providing weekly programs and social activities to promote mental and emotional well-being
• Collects fees and records payments; photographs clients and prepares client ID cards; electronically prepares medical records for new admissions and accompanying information; processes client refunds; participating in clinical staff meetings; completes client fee contracts; updates lobby boards; process late fee letters on a timely basis
• Transports patients safely in agency vehicle from facility to appointments and other venues on an as needed basis.

Benefits

• Work Life Balance- Flexibility: Great work life balance with clinics closed on Sundays. No current on-call responsibilities. Time off including PTO, three (3) Paid training days and thirteen (13) paid holidays, including your birthday!
• Health Insurance & Dental Insurance- with flexible employee contribution options depending upon chosen plan.
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• Short-Term Disability – 100% paid by Root Center for Advanced Recovery
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5% employer match after 6 months of employment and an additional 5% employer contribution after 1 year of employment.
• $1000 provided annually for tuition, license reimbursement, certifications or other educational activities, including 3 paid training days for educational activities and conferences; an additional $1000 available for counselors seeking outside supervision hours when such can not be provided in the organization internally.
• Annual bonus eligible based on agency performance
• Root Center has approved sites for the following NHSC Loan Repayment Programs: The Loan Repayment Program, Students to Service Loan Repayment Program, Rural Community Loan Repayment Program and Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees