The Residential Aide is responsible for maintaining the physical environment and program standards while monitoring residents' medications according to policy. They will also teach residents essential life skills such as nutrition, hygiene, budgeting, and assist in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and have experience in Human Services with a responsible work history. A valid driver's license is required, and CPR & First Aid Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
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Job description
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Job title: Residential Aide
Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours/wk
Scheduled hours: Friday-Tuesday, 12am-8:30am
Program/Location: Milestone, Putnam, CT
PC#: 1442
About the program: Milestone
Milestone is a 7-30-day intensive level 3.7 residential treatment center designed to accommodate and treat women with a history of substance abuse, trauma, and mental health issues.
Our program is recovery-oriented, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed.
The overall goal of treatment is to help women find real hope for recovery.
Milestone offers individual and group counseling, case management, and aftercare planning services.
This program also provides treatment for co-occurring disorders, with substance abuse as their primary diagnosis.
Treatment is individualized and targeted around the needs essential to moving forward toward employment, housing, and family stability.
Milestone is part of CHR's Center of Excellence for Women/Women and Children at our Putnam campus.
Length of day is less than 30 days and are then referred out to a step-down program to further address their co-occurring disorders.
About the Position: Residential Aide
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard
Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the day’s events
Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Programs
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Mentoring
Clinical Supervision
Birthday Off
Tuition Discounts
Wellness Stipend
Employee Appreciation Events
Calm App Subscription
403b Retirement Plan Contributions
Training Curriculum
Insurance Discounts (Pet, Auto, Home)
Confidential Counseling Sessions (EAP)
Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one interventions 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, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
Additional duties as required.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Experience in Human Services with responsible work history.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid driver’s license required with good driving record. CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.
Why Join CHR?
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.
And So Much More
• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!
Compensation*
$18.3818/hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience
*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
