Residential Aide: Roots to Recovery- Third shift- 7120

Residential Aide:
Roots to Recovery
- Third shift- 7120

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: RESID
007120

• Posted :
  July 31, 2026
• Full-Time

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Roots to Recovery
1493 West Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226, USA

Roots to Recovery
1493 West Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226, USA

JOB TITLE: Residential Aide

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED

HOURS:

Monday-Friday, 11:00pm-7am

PROGRAM/

LOCATION:

Roots to Recovery, Willimantic

PC#: 2782

ABOUT THE PROGRAM :
Roots to Recovery

Roots to Recovery: A Holistic Approach to Substance Use Treatment (R2R) is an intermediate, 24/7 residential treatment for men in need of a structured environment to continue building upon their recovery skills. R2R is located in Willimantic. There are 14 beds and itis a90 daymaximum intermediate (3.5) residential substance abuse treatment program. Clients are referred from intensive treatment programs, emergency room staff and/or detox programs.

Clients with co-occurring disorders and on Methadone maintenance are accepted. Clients cannot work during their stay but can start looking for work 3 weeks prior to program completion.

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 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.

Training
: CPR & First Aid Certification required OR must obtain within 90 days of employment.

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 10 consecutive years!

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

• 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.
• 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.

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us…