Residential Aide: Roots to Recovery- Third Shift

Residential Aide:
Roots to Recovery
- Third Shift!- 6787

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Roots to Recovery
- Third Shift!- 6787 role at Community Health Resources

JOB TITLE: Residential Aide

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 11pm-7:30 am

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Roots to Recovery, Willimantic, CT

PC#: 2782

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Roots to Recovery is an intermediate, 24/7 residential treatment facility for men in need of a structured environment to continue building 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‑room staff and/or detox programs. Those with co‑occurring disorders and on methadone maintenance are accepted.

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.
• 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 coordinates 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 GED required.
• Experience: Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

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, and families through our EAP program.

🎤 Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee‑led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• 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: $18.38/hr minimum and up commensurate upon experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and 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!