Residential Aide: Roots to Recovery- Third Shift

Residential Aide:
Roots to Recovery – Third Shift

Job Title: Residential Aide
Employment Type: Full‑time, 40 hrs/wk
Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 11 pm–8:30 am
Program /

Location:

Roots to Recovery, Willimantic, CT
PC#: 2597

Roots to Recovery (R2R) is an intermediate, 24/7 residential treatment for men in need of a structured environment to build upon their recovery skills. It is a 90‑day maximum intermediate (3.5) residential substance‑abuse treatment program with 14 beds. Clients are referred from intensive treatment programs, emergency department staff, and/or detox programs. Clients with co‑occurring disorders and on methadone maintenance are accepted.

• Maintain physical environment and program standards in accordance with CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO, and other licensing standards.
• Monitor medications of all residents in accordance with the adult residential medication policy and procedure.
• Use appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the day’s events.
• Teach and assist residents in areas of rehabilitation including nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home‑care skills.
• Assist/manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor.
• Prepare and facilitate educational and skill‑building groups and one‑to‑one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
• 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 meetings as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record.

$18.38 /hr minimum, commensurate with experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and may include program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives.

• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan contributions.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance; discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
• Paid time off, including a special birthday day off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Annual wellness stipend, free Calm app subscription, and counseling through the EAP program.
• Employee involvement opportunities: DEI council, wellness committee, leadership luncheons, and employee resource groups.
• Internal career fairs and mentorship.

Community Health Resources is an equal‑opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply.

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