Residential Technician - Per Diem

Inter Community, Inc.

Inter Community, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center Look‑Alike (FQHC LA) committed to providing accessible, compassionate care to everyone — regardless of life situation or ability to pay. We offer same‑day primary care and a wide range of behavioral health services across our community health centers in:

• 281 Main St., East Hartford
• 40 Coventry St., Hartford
• 828 Sullivan Ave., South Windsor

Provides a full continuum of care, including:

• Primary care integration
• Residential detox and treatment
• Outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults and children
• Intensive outpatient programs
• Employment and community support
• Mobile crisis evaluations
• Judicial support services
• Social rehabilitation

All benefit‑eligible employees are eligible for medical, dental, voluntary vision, group and supplemental life, short‑term and long‑term disability, and a 401(k). Employees may also contribute to the 401(k) and, if eligible, receive the company contribution. Benefits are effective on the first day of the month following the date of hire.

• Work‑life balance flexibility, generous paid PTO, and paid holidays
• Health & dental insurance with flexible contribution options, including two HDHPs with HSA enrollment or a non‑HDHP at minimal cost to employees
• Voluntary vision coverage
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and basic life & AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance available
• 401(k) with 3% employer match and 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked
• Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission‑driven environment

The Residential Technician (RT) provides direct patient support under the supervision of nursing staff, ensuring safety and maintaining a therapeutic environment. This role includes performing vital signs and observations, assisting with admissions and discharges, supporting daily living activities, maintaining unit cleanliness, and updating documentation within the Withdrawal Management and Intensive Departments.

• Performs and documents all vital signs accurately and promptly.
• Performs and documents hourly observations promptly.
• Performs and documents fall risk observations promptly.
• Responsible for the admission process for both the Withdrawal Management and Intensive units, including the search, storage and documentation process.
• Responsible for the discharge process for both units, including proper handling of patient belongings and documentation.
• Ensures patients receive all possessions and medications upon discharge.
• Updates communication log, census, and other shared documents.
• Assists patients with ADLs as needed.
• Registers new patients to both programs.
• Performs nightly processes in Epic, if applicable.
• Manages the doctor’s list of physicals and prepares patients to see the doctor.
• Maintains cleanliness of the unit, kitchenette, patient rooms, and triage.
• Maintains a therapeutic, peaceful clinical treatment environment.
• Completes thorough shift‑to‑shift reports before and after each shift.
• All other duties as assigned.
• All agency staff must be awake during all scheduled hours.
• All agency staff are required to attend all mandatory department/agency meetings and trainings.
• Per diem employees must accept at least one available shift within a 30‑day period to maintain active employment status.

• An active CNA/MA/PCA certification from the State of Connecticut (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Compassion, patience, and a dedication to patient care.
• Computer literacy and typing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a team.

Wage Range: $21.25 – $25.00 Hourly